LNWH
product context
- a spin off from the long running BBC Radio 4 daily magazine programme, women's hour.
- began broadcasting in 2015 on a limited basis, but it was so popular it became permanently monthly then in 2018 , weekly.
- recorded weekly, hosted by Emma Barnett (occasionally with founder Lauren Laverne).
- features women guests from a range of backgrounds including science, health and entertainment.
- each episode focuses on a particular theme relevant to its female audience. e.g 'lost friends' or 'extreme breastfeeding'.
- original broadcast was on Thursday nights at 11pm meaning it was past the watershed of 9pm allowing explicit and honest discussions.
-since becoming a podcast , the show has become less controversial.
historical context
-first broadcast in the 1940's.
-original show reflects tokenism (a show set aside for women might imply that all other radio how's were oriented towards men).
- features frank and open discussions, demonstrates societal shifts and increased gender equality although some of the issues discussed show that equality is not quite there 100% yet.
themes and subjects covered in LNWH
- how to handle a breakup
- how to make your voice heard
- how to tell what people are really thinking from their faces
- not wanting children
- alone time
- gender price gap
- money
- losing friends
- makeup on public transport
- male/female friendships
etc. many themes of feminism, empowerment for women, a safe space for women, up to date with trends, gossip etc.
structure and content of typical episodes
-guests such as journalists, writers, scientists, barristers, broadcasters, pod casters, magazine (such as Cosmopolitan) editors, anthropologists, neuroscienctists, tech evangelists, comedians, female activists and many more.
-large variety of occupational backgrounds
-all episodes are long discussions/conversations on a specific topic.
-consists of hosts Lauren and Emma and their guests.
presenters
-Emma Barnett
↳- born - 5th Feb 1985 , age 35
- British Broadcaster and Journalist. A former Digital Media and Women Editor for The Daily Telegraph, she is a presenter for BBC Radio 5 Live and an occasional presenter of Woman's hour on BBC Radio 4.
- Since August 2016, Barnett has been a columnist for The Sunday Times and, from June 2017, a co-presenter of BBC One's Sunday Morning Live
- Education - University of Nottingham, Manchester High School for Girls.
-Lauren Laverne
↳- born - 28 Apr 1978 , age 41
- Lauren Cecilia Fisher - known professionally as Lauren Laverne
- English radio DJ, model, television presenter, author, singer and comedian.
- Was lead singer and additional guitarist in the rock band Kenickie.
- Has presented television programmes including 10 O'Clock Live for Channel 4, and The Culture Show and coverage of the Glastonbury Festival for the BBC.
- Written a published novel entitled candypop: candy and the broken biscuits.
- Presents the breakfast show on BBC Radio 6 Music.
- Education - Sunderland College
The average age of the Radio 4 listener is 56 years old and skews towards an older audience. The target audience of 35-41 ABC1 (commonly termed 'replenishers') makes up 24% of the audience. This suggests that LNWH is not typical of the target audience however because it appeals to a very wide audience of women of all ages there is a very diverse age group of listeners of LNWH.
themes and subjects covered in LNWH
- how to handle a breakup
- how to make your voice heard
- how to tell what people are really thinking from their faces
- not wanting children
- alone time
- gender price gap
- money
- losing friends
- makeup on public transport
- male/female friendships
etc. many themes of feminism, empowerment for women, a safe space for women, up to date with trends, gossip etc.
structure and content of typical episodes
-guests such as journalists, writers, scientists, barristers, broadcasters, pod casters, magazine (such as Cosmopolitan) editors, anthropologists, neuroscienctists, tech evangelists, comedians, female activists and many more.
-large variety of occupational backgrounds
-all episodes are long discussions/conversations on a specific topic.
-consists of hosts Lauren and Emma and their guests.
presenters
-Emma Barnett
↳- born - 5th Feb 1985 , age 35
- British Broadcaster and Journalist. A former Digital Media and Women Editor for The Daily Telegraph, she is a presenter for BBC Radio 5 Live and an occasional presenter of Woman's hour on BBC Radio 4.
- Since August 2016, Barnett has been a columnist for The Sunday Times and, from June 2017, a co-presenter of BBC One's Sunday Morning Live
- Education - University of Nottingham, Manchester High School for Girls.
-Lauren Laverne
↳- born - 28 Apr 1978 , age 41
- Lauren Cecilia Fisher - known professionally as Lauren Laverne
- English radio DJ, model, television presenter, author, singer and comedian.
- Was lead singer and additional guitarist in the rock band Kenickie.
- Has presented television programmes including 10 O'Clock Live for Channel 4, and The Culture Show and coverage of the Glastonbury Festival for the BBC.
- Written a published novel entitled candypop: candy and the broken biscuits.
- Presents the breakfast show on BBC Radio 6 Music.
- Education - Sunderland College
The average age of the Radio 4 listener is 56 years old and skews towards an older audience. The target audience of 35-41 ABC1 (commonly termed 'replenishers') makes up 24% of the audience. This suggests that LNWH is not typical of the target audience however because it appeals to a very wide audience of women of all ages there is a very diverse age group of listeners of LNWH.
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