Radio 1, Lesson 4

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How does Radio 1 cater to young people? How do they attempt to appeal to a younger audience?

  • Radio 1 is one of 10 radio stations produced by the BBC. However, Radio 1 is produced to appeal to 15 to 29 years olds with a clear focus on younger teenagers.
  • New music is a key components of Radio 1 with well-known and little-known artists played alongside one another.
  • There is also a key focus on offering documentaries, advice campaigns and other features that cater primarily for young people.


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