1. Oldham Community Radio Main Task Script: Final Draft
* Insert Jingle*
Mentioning Oldham in the
introduction addresses the
audience directly.
Dylan: Good morning Oldham, I’m Dylan Melvin and you’re listening to Oldham Community Radio. Its
10:00 am which means it’s time for the news.
Dylan: Pensioner mugged at a bus stop
Yesterday evening, muggers attacked an elderly woman as she waited for her bus.
The muggers knocked the 72-year-old woman on the ground, leaving her with head injuries. Her 74year-old husband attempted to stop the muggers, however, one of them grabbed her black handbag,
containing money and a mobile phone, and then escaped alongside two accomplices.
Appealing to the audience as the
offenders are of similar age. This will
interest them as they will be more aware.
The jingle is
upbeat
which
shows it is
targeted at
a younger
audience as
they more
active and
they
are
attracted to
lively
entertainm
ent.
The suspects are alleged to be three Asian males aged 15 to 21. Crimes against the elderly are on the
rise leaving them feeling scared and vulnerable. Our crime correspondent, Katy Harrop, spoke to, Cliff
Maude, a Community Case Officer of the Victim Support and Vulnerable Witness Service in Oldham,
regarding what information and advice is available.
Interviews with professionals
appeal to the audience due to
*Insert Interview*
it being a news value.
(Personality)
If you have any information regarding the three suspects, please contact your local authorities.
Dylan: Progress at the Oldham Metrolink
The location of the News appeals
to the audience due to it being a
news value. (Closeness to home)
Oldham’s Metrolink is nearing completion. Testing will begin this weekend, mostly throughout out the
night to prevent day time traffic. Unfortunately, Manchester Street roundabout will be off limits
during day time testing, but only for a short time and drivers are asked to consider an alternative
route. However, other roads and pedestrian crossings are expected to remain open.
With the construction of the Metrolink affecting the people of Oldham, our transport correspondent,
Kieron Vanderkamp, spoke to the local people.
The Vox pops are the voice of people, also
*Insert Vox Pops*
Dylan: Oldham athletic had a great start to the season
the same age as the target audience. The
positive and negative perspectives are
shown through this.
In sports news, Oldham Athletic has had a rough start to the season. They are currently placed 16 th on
the table with 4 wins and 15 points. Despite Lee Johnson being the new manager, Oldham Athletic
seems to be performing similarly to last year. Author and follower of Oldham Athletic, Carl Spiers
spoke to me earlier about discussing Oldham’s new management and start to the season.
*Insert Interview*
Dylan: On the 9th November at 3:00pm in Boundary Park, Oldham and the Wolves will be competing
in the first round of the FA cup. Last year, Oldham was unfortunately knocked out by Everton. Let’s
hope, Lee Johnson and our players can put up a good fight this Saturday.
We are going for a short break now but stay tuned for more.
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