A radio format, or programming format, or programming genre
refers to the overall content broadcasting over a radio station. For the better
understanding of the practical aspects of radio production, one should know
about the programme and its types.
1. Radio bulletins
Among all the spoken word formats on radio, news is the most
popular. In India, only All India Radio is allowed to broadcast news. Duration
of news bulletins vary from 5 minute to 30 minutes. The longer news bulletins
have interviews, features, reviews and comments from experts.
2. Documentaries/features
The documentary programme is a story of something. It is
generally between 15 and 60 minutes in length. The actual length is usually
related to the size of the subject and the way in which it is treated. Radio
documentaries are also called radio features. A radio documentary is a
programme based on real sounds and real people and their views and experiences.
Radio documentaries are based on facts presented in an attractive manner or
dramatically. Radio documentaries are radio’s own creative format. The producer
of a documentary needs to be very creative to use human voice, script, music
and sound effects very effectively.
3. News reels
It is more usual to separate comment from the news by
including it in news talks and news reels. The daily news reel of fifteen or
more minute’s duration is a popular form of news broadcasting. It contains
eye-witness accounts, extract of speeches and reports of other events,
commentaries, short talks and interviews in much the same way as a newspaper
includes pictures and feature articles.
4. Drama
A radio drama is different from the drama which is performed
on a stage. A radio drama depends on dialogue, music and sound effects to help
the listener imagine the characters and story.
There are three methods of radio plays.
- As completely self-contained plays of 60 minutes in
length.
- As serial drama of 15 or 30 minute in length in which the
action goes forward from one episode to another.
- As series drama, each broadcast generally lasting for 30
minutes and completing one whole episode of a continued story; the principal
characters reappear in new situations in each new drama in the series.
5. Commercials
Commercials are also known as advertisements. A station
which carries advertising obtains it either directly from an advertiser or
indirectly through an agency representing an advertiser.
1. Phone in programmes
In broadcasting, a phone-in or call-in is a programme format
in which viewers or listeners are invited to air their live comments by
telephone, usually in respect of a specific topic selected for discussion on
the day of the broadcast. On radio (especially talk radio), it is common for an
entire programme to be dedicated to a phone-in session.
2. Quiz
Largely studio-based and in-expensive to produce, the quiz
show is easily one of the most popular programmes for the family. It’s the
sense of participation and involvement in the quiz questions that makes the
programme very enjoyable.
3. Music show
Music programme enjoy much greater popularity than talk
shows, as is evident from the popularity of FM channels. We enjoy music for its
rhythm, melodies and harmonies and above all for the relaxation it provides.
4. Talk shows
Radio talks are not public speeches; rather they are chats
with a friend who does not see you, but is nevertheless close and attentive to
you. Radio talks should give an impression to a listener that the speaker is
addressing him or her alone in an informal manner.
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