Radio introduction

How many different radio stations can you name?

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Look at the stations you've named, can you group these in anyway?

Radio introduction

Modern radio comes in many different forms.

Look at the following stations and programmes and decide if you think they are BBC Radio, Commercial and independent or regional.

BBC

Commercial & Independent

Regional

  • Radio 1's Dance Anthems
  • 6 Music Live Hour
  • BBC Introducing
  • Desert Island Disc
  • Classic FM
  • Absolute Radio
  • Talk Sport
  • Magic 105.4 FM
  • Heart Wales
  • Smooth North Wales & Cheshire
  • Kiss 100

What do you think are the main differences between BBC radio, Commercial and Independent, and Regional radio stations and programmes?

Radio introduction

Where and how do people access radio?

Discuss your ideas and add them to the table before clicking on the eyes to reveal suggestions

Where How

In the car

Mobile apps/pod casts on mobiles/tablets/iPods

At home

Radio Station live streams websites online

At work

Through digital TV - Virgin, Freeview, Sky

In shops/cafes

Traditional Radio - FM/AM/LW

How do you think these different settings and mobile technology influences people’s listening habits?