Mr Bush

1)  Radio: Introduction to Radio 2)  Radio: The Surgery / Life Hacks 3)  Radio: War of the Worlds

1) What do the titles The Surgery and Life Hacks suggest? The "Surgery" suggests that they are diagnosing and providing solutions for peoples issues, giving advice on how to overcome these problems. Life Hacks is a slang term which suggests they are aiming at a youth audience, giving tips on how to make daily life routines easier. 2) How are the programmes constructed to appeal to a youth audience? The use of emojis on the poster is familiar to the target audience. The font is also informal which shows how they target a youth audience. During The Surgery, the presenters use lots of slang terminology which youth may use, appealing to them. The presenters are from different cities which show the progressive mindset of the target audience, as well as them being female. 3) What does the choice of presenter (e.g. Katie Thistleton) and Dr Modgil suggest about the BBC’s approach to diversity and representation? The use of women from different cities shows the approach

1) What is the history and narrative behind War of the Worlds? The War of the Worlds radio play (1938) is adapted from the original War of the Worlds novel by H.G Wells (published in 1898). It is based on an alien invasion and the  conflict  between mankind and extraterrestrials from Mars. The text has been frequently interpreted as a commentary on British Imperialism and Victorian fear and prejudice. Since then, several film adaptations have been made of the book, including the 2005 version starring Tom Cruise. 2) When was it first broadcast and what is the popular myth regarding the reaction from the audience? War of the Worlds was first broadcast on 30th October 1938. Popular myth has it that thousands of New Yorkers fled their homes in panic, and all across America people crowded the streets to see the space  battle  between earth and the Martians. It is often highlighted as an early example of mass hysteria caused by the media and used to support various audience theories