Brief 19 – Due 20/02 at 09:59:59am GMT
The British Broadcasting Corporation in association with The Literal Challenge’s 28 Plays Later presents:
WRITING FOR AUDIENCES
(Full disclaimer: The BBC has no awareness of this association nor any intention for this association)
So this week is all about the magnificent BBC Radio, with a particular eye on writing for audiences.
Today you will have a choice between BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 1 – “Where it Beings” – this station is aimed at an audience aged 15-29, playing mainstream music, with a focus on entertainment and music that is “the sound of now”. About 4,000 new songs are played every month. It also includes news, documentaries and advice for young adults.
BBC Radio 2 – “The Home of Great Music” – this station is aimed at an audience aged 35-55, mixing all genres of music, current and oldies, covering things from live concerts to religious output and social action campaigns.
You can also choose Radio 1Xtra – a digital station aimed at an audience aged 15-24, that plays contemporary Hip Hop and RnB with a strong emphasis on new and live music.
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For bonus points – combine both radio stations by writing in the style of one station for the audience of the other station (i.e. write in the style of BBC Radio1 but aim it to the BBC Radio 2 audience)
*** For the sake of clarification – yes, this is a challenge about radio – but you still need to write a play for the stage and not for the radio.