Krishmeet GCSE Media Blog

  Radio  1. When was the last time you listened to anything on the radio? Do you remember which station? I remember  listening to Kiss Fm. 2. Why do you not listen to the radio? It hasn't been apart of my routine. 3. Is there anything radio stations could do that would attract young people like you? They should add songs that typically would be listened to by young people. 4. Do you (or members of your family) have a subscription to any music streaming services like Spotify or Apple music? Which ones? Nope usually mainstream music is listened to on Youtube. 5. Why does the digital age (internet) mean that people do not listen to music on the radio anymore? They conventionally like listening to it on Youtube or Spotify now that the generation is more online.   Historical, social and cultural context 1) What radio stations were offered by the BBC before 1967? Name the radio stations and then say a little bit about what content (what was on each station). The radio stations

  1) What famous stars are in His Dark Materials and why do you think they were selected for the show? (Clue- look at the main actors and if they are American or British and what other shows they are known for)   Amir Wilson is Will he was selected to show diversity he is British. Lin-Manuel Miranda is Lee Scoresby he is an American actor . Andrew Scott is Jopari/John he is irish actor. Ariyon Bakare is Lord Boreal and he is a english actor. James McAvoy is Lord Asriel and he is a scottish actor. Jade Anouka is  a english actor and she was chosen to show diversity. 2) How does His Dark Materials meet the BBC's mission statement to 'inform, educate and entertain'? (see your notes in your book) Reminder: Inform- give information e.g. His Dark Materials gives us information about the fantasy genre (witches and 'dust' magic) Educate- involves science and scifi and parallel dimensions and also teaches diversity and morality.  Entertain- relationships, action, excitement,