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Deregulation and the Evolution of Radio 1) The term 'deregulation', in the the context of the UK radio industry means it  refers to the systematic dismantling of these strict state rules, shifting the power from government regulators over to the free market.  2)  D eregulation dismantled ownership laws by preventing a single company from buying up too many radio stations. This change allowed multinational media conglomerates to sweep in and build massive national brand networks by  Deregulation dismantling these barriers. 3) Modern Deregulation allowed Bauer Media Group to cut expensive local production costs for KISS Breakfast by 

Historical, Social and Cultural Contexts 1) BBC offered radio stations before 1967 such as  BBC Radio Home (1939-1967),  BBC Radio Light (1945-1967),  BBC Third (1946-1970). 2) BBC radio was reorganised in September 1967 by BBC Radio Home being replaced by Radio 4, BBC Radio Light being replaced by Radio 2 and BBC Third being replaced by Radio 3. 3) Pirate Radio stations were in international waters, so they did not have to follow any UK rules. Pirate Radio became popular as 'Pop' music was becoming more popular and attitudes in young people were becoming more relaxed.  4) Pirate Radio stopped broadcasting in 1967 due to it being outlawed by the government.  5) BBC attracted young audiences to Radio 1 after Pirate Radio stations were closed down by offering more popular music which young people were interested in. 6) 'Needle Time' meant people could only listen to music 5 hours a day

 1) Doctor Who 2) His Dark Materials 3) BBC and Industries

Q uestions on the BBC and industry contexts. 1) The BBC's mission statement is to inform, educate and entertain. 2) The BBC is funded by TV license and produces a huge amount of content for the whole of Britain. 3) The BBC must provide information, support learning of all ages, produce creative output, have diverse content and reflect the United Kingdom to meet it's public service broadcasting responsibilities. 4) The regulator of TV and Radio in the UK is regulated by Ofcom  (the Office of Communications). 5) TV and Radio is regulated by Ofcom by making sure that rules are followed and inappropriate content is not broadcast to audiences.  Ofcom oversees all media channels and produces a code of conduct that all media channels must follow. 6) Doctor Who and His Dark Materials help the BBC to meet the BBC's remit to inform, educate and entertain by making audiences pay a fee every year to watch live broadcast TV or iPlayer and informing people about the government's cont...