media course work

1. KMFM RADIO
Description:
KMFM is a radio station that was formed from the
merger of seven Independent Radio stations and
one digital station owned by the KM Group,
broadcasting to the county of Kent in the United
Kingdom.
First 3 mins analysis: Little Mix interview
• Talks about new single- lets the artists summarize it
• Highly conversation and informal
• Goof fun questions- e.g. If you could have tickets to
see another band, who would it be?, best movie?
• Making puns with the questions and band name e.g.,
little licks and little fix
• Game – 60 secs on the clock- "say it"- with a tune-
score board
• Upbeat and friendly tone
• Pop culture guest

2. Description:
Comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite special guests into
their magical restaurant to each choose their favorite starter, main
course, side dish, dessert and drink
Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
First 3 mins analysis: Nadiya Hussian
• Advert and sponsors- Samsung
• Intro song- upbeat
• Unscripted intro and summary of the show
• Intro of the celeb and what they are doing now
• The show is the game
• Talks about Macha
• Welcomes guest
• Themed show
• Talking about the love for food
• Simple and conversational questions – funny
• Ask about family- personal

3. Grounded with Louis Theroux
Description:
Grounded with Louis Theroux is a radio and podcast series
hosted by Louis Theroux for BBC Radio 4. In each episode,
Theroux interviews a different high-profile person whom he
has always wanted to talk to.
First 3 mins analysis: Sia
• Indent
• Intro song
• Intro- summary of the show
• Clips of the show to engage the listener and show what they are
about to listen to
• Tune behind the intro and stops when convo begins
• Talks about twitter mischief
• Conversational and natural questions
• Host presents opinion on topics
• Talks about the celebs latest projects

4. Pop Off with Lewys Ball
Description:
Lewys deep dives into the week’s hottest pop culture debates.
Alongside a different special guest per episode, Lewys dissects the
biggest pop and social media moments of the week.
First 3 mins analysis: Jade Thirlwall
• Tune behind the intro and stops when convo begins
• Greets guest, how are you? How has lockdown been?
• Conversational, talking about the new song releases
• Talking about Nicki Minaj- other celebs and inside scoop of pop
culture
• Funny and personal – host story
• Intro song- upbeat
• Celeb talks about career and family
• Seems like friends

5. HAPPY PLACE BY FEARNE
COTTON Description:
Fearne Cotton talks to incredible people about life, love, loss,
and everything in-between as she reveals
what happiness means to them.
First 3 mins analysis: Jamie Oliver
• Intro- summary of the show
• Clips of the show to engage the listener and show what they are
about to listen to
• Tune behind the intro and stops when convo begins
• Descriptive and calming
• Opinion and reflection of the upcoming episode
• Advert and promo of hosts project
• Welcoming celeb- hello
• Personal and conversational
• Making jokes

6. Let's Be Real With Sammy Jaye
Description:
Hosted by GenZ change maker Sammy Jaye, is all about having
powerful and candid conversations with celebrities, activists,
athletes and influencers, while discussing real-life issues – from
mental health and political activism to pop culture and more.
First 3 mins analysis: Madison beer
• Sponsors/ advertisements
• Upbeat intro song
• Summary of the upcoming episode
• Cheery and positive host- engaging
• Natural and interesting questions- What are you excited for
most?
• Welcoming host
• Personal and conversational tone
• Talks about social media
• Pop culture guest

7. BFFs featuring Josh Richards and Dave Portnoy
Description:
Worlds collide as newly minted best friends Dave Portnoy and Josh
Richards team up to bring you BFFs. Dropping weekly, the two talk
about everything from dominating TikTok in LA to running a media
empire in NYC
First 3 mins analysis: Charly Jordan
• Sponsors/ads
• Intro of the show and introduces guest
• Swearing
• Relaxed and conversational- mates round the
table
• Talk about TikTok drama
• Music tune interludes
• Pop culture themes

8. Description:
The True Geordie Podcast is a podcast from True Geordie and Laurence
McKenna, interviewing some of the most interesting and insightful
guests on YouTube and iTunes. Mix in True News and you have a winning
combination.
True Geordie Podcast
First 3 mins analysis: Louis Theroux
• Sponsors/ads
• Intro of the guest and clips of guests content
• Tune behind the intro and stops when convo begins
• Clips of the show to engage the listener and show
what they are about to listen to
• Upbeat music int the background
• Conversational and personal
• Interesting topics
• Mates around the table
• Talks about steroids

9. Description:
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station owned and operated by the
BBC. It specializes in modern popular music and current chart hits
throughout the day. Target audience is 15-29 year olds.
BBC Radio 1
First 3 mins analysis: One Direction
• Intro guests
• Ask questions immediately- how are you? Feeling
nervous?
• Conversational
• Comical
• Game through twitter
• Audience interaction- they ask questions e.g. If
you could sing the same song forever, what would
it be

10. Description:
BBC Radio 1Xtra is a digital urban contemporary and black music radio
station owned and operated by the BBC. Launched at 6 PM on 16 August
2002, it had been code named Network X during the consultation period
and is the sister station to BBC Radio 1.
BBC Radio 1Xtra
First 3 mins analysis: Zendaya
• Sting/ intro tune
• Introduces guests and asks how they are
• Congratulates Zendaya on new project
• Clip of new project
• Interesting and insightful questions
• Unscripted
• The celeb talks more

11. Desert Island Discs
Description:
Not typically associated with teens, but the Desert Island Discs
podcast has the full archive of shows to choose from, meaning that
teens can find the episodes - and interviewees - that they are really
interested in. Harry Potter actor, Daniel Radcliffe has been
interviewed, as well as Dr Who himself, Matt Smith - as well as many,
many more, including David Beckham, Jack Whitehall, Ed Sheeran,
Stella McCartney.
First 3 mins analysis: Tom Daley
• Intro – calming and atmospheric music
• Introduction of guests and his life
• Interesting and insightful questions
• Themed show/ game
• Lets the celeb talk for along time
• The host sounds interested and engaged

12. Description:
Five stressed, sleep deprived, yet energetic teens
sit down and talk about the struggles that come
with being a teenager. Is high school really as bad
as everyone says?
Teenager Therapy
First 3 mins analysis: Boy crazy episode
• Jolly and personalized theme tune/ into song
• Literally mates around the table
• Youthful lingo and hosts
• Relaxed tone
• Themes relevant to a youthful demographic
• Funny and personal
• unscripted

13. CODES AND CONVENTIONS
• The ‘mates round the table’ collective presentation style
• Sting/jingle- intro song which is personalised to the show and upbeat
• Direct speech
• Intimate and undemanding medium
• Celebrity/ well known guests
• Interactive
• Introduction from host
• Young or aspirational host
• Introduces guests and asks how they are
• Music behind the intro and stops when conversation begins
• Clips of the show to engage the listener and show what they are about to listen to
• References to pop culture
• Occasionally comical
• Unscripted
• Interesting natural and insightful questions