Radio 1 Launch CSP
Historical, social and cultural context 1) What radio stations were offered by the BBC before 1967? BBC Radio Home (1939-1967) broadcasting education programmes and news. Mainly speech-based. Replaced by Radio 4. BBC Radio Light (1945-1967) broadcasting mainly light entertainment (comedy / drama) and music. Replaced by Radio 2. BBC Third (1946-1970) broadcasting intellectual arts-based talk and music. Replaced by Radio 3. 2) How was BBC radio reorganised in September 1967? What were the new stations that launched? the BBC reorganised and renamed their radio channels. On 30 September 1967, the Light Programme was split into Radio 1 offering continuous "Popular" music and Radio 2 for more 'Easy Listening'. 3) What was pirate radio and why was it popular? the pirate stations were unlicensed and did not observe copyright law. they were important commercial players in promoting the popular music industry There was clearly a need for a radio outlet for this music with a