Production and Distribution of Radio 1 Breakfast show

• What are the different responsibilities of presenters and producers?

Producer- thinking ahead, what will be done in the next link, being the most prepared for the next link. Briefing guests (ie. don't swear/ mention these brands etc.)

Presenter- create a show that is interesting for the public to listen to. Make the show appear natural and inclusive and be someone that the public would want to go for a drink for (an element of comradery with the public)

What preparation that goes into each programme?

When asking questions with celebrities, to make sure you have the best set of questions for the public.

-Briefing the guests to make sure that they sound the best they can

- Finding celebrities

- TV guides to get guests booked

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

Enjoyable

-Meeting celebrities

- Creating relationships with guests and the team

-Flexibility of the show 

-Playing games and fun quizzes

Challenging

- Having to get up at 4.00am, sleeping patterns out of sync

-Food eating patterns

-Preparing for the next show

-Keeping the show as exciting as possible

What are the team dynamics like?

Everyone checks each other in order to make sure that everyone sounds good and can be creating the best show possible for the public. Hearing everyone's new ideas. Therefore makes show appear inclusive and natural. Natural chemistry between the presenters/ producers. Trust each other.

How can you break into radio?

Directly approaching people in the industry and ask to get involved. Be persistent. Don't give up and keep at it. Jobs are varied so try lots of different jobs.
Presenter- Get as much experience as possible. Student radio. Figure our what it is you like about other presenters. Be yourself. Find out what you want to talk about and be confident in what you're saying.