How is the Radio 1 breakfast show produced

What are the different responsibilities of presenters and producers?

When producing a show you need to think ahead what your doing in the next three minutes or three hours, guests and people answering questions on the phone need to be prepped and ready for whats happening and what will be said in order to get the best outcome possible. They are responsible for what audiences want have to be informative, entertaining, engaging with music.

in ahead of the game when inviting guests such as if heyre releasing a new single or film etc.

What preparation that goes into each programme?

Knowing which guests or competitions will be on the next day and they are given a structure/idea of what's happening on the show the next day. Given a sheet with the main topic and 'hot food' for sub parts to participate to the show

What's most challenging and most enjoyable about working on the show?

Getting to meet celebrities

its weird timing - food, sleeping patterns out of sync

it changes so its never set

have to make sure they answer guests the best questions

production team changes, helps presenter feel better to impress

if celebrities don't provide enough information when speaking and just answering questions with 'yes' or 'no'.

 What are the team dynamics like?

• 'weird dysfunctional families'
• guiding each other
• you have to check and watch each other like 'mother and father'.
• must get on and understand each others needs as your in each others space
• team constantly chabges in order to keep up with social trends
• initially treat like job but then eventually get along (depends)
• got to be able to trsut each other when decisions made quickly
• WhatsApp group to share what is entertaining the producers and presenters

How can you break into radio?

When breaking into the radio by doing internships and work for free in local radio stations can help understand how the radio stations work. Going to universities and doing student radio helped pick up skills and meet contacts. it helps to directly approach radio producers and presenters to allow them on the show. have to be resistant and not give up . Must think about everything in this industry such as social media and marketing therefore you must be prepared. Gain lots of experiences and do it as much as you can. When becoming a presenter listening to their favourite presenters and seeing how matural and enjoyable they are to listen to. find out topics that are easy to talk about and you are confident in.