Aimed at an audience of teenagers to early twenties, however median age of listeners is around 30

Launched on 10th Sep 1973

Transmitted live over digital audio broadcast most weekdays at 12:45 and 17:45. The show can also be watched online with a BBC account, with episodes watchable for up to thirty days after they originally aired.

Its funded by the tax from the government, the money from certain tax goes to the BBC for education.

Broadcast on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 1 Xtra and the BBC Asian Network

02/11/22 – Show had a story on James Corden stealing Ricky Gervais’ joke – popular story that can be found on social media which may impact amount of listeners as they may have already seen the story.

Presenters/Reporters on the show have been told to address listeners as if they were “talking to a friend” according the the programme’s editor. Adds a friendly feel to the programme which may entice listeners. They have also been told to steer clear of polysyllabic words which allows for listeners to not have to pay as much attention when listening.