1. SPEECH PACKAGES

5. What is a speech package? A factual pre-recorded component of a radio programme. It’s purpose is to provide listeners with information about a certain topic.

6. What radio stations can I hear a Speech Package? Speech packages can be found on a variety radio stations and radio programmes from all BBC stations to more specialist radio stations such as talk sport and regional/local radio stations run by students or communities.

7. Amongst many, they can appear on the following types of programmes: News Bulletins Longer News Programmes Current Affairs Programmes Magazine Shows

8. Magazine Programmes Magazine Programmes are programmes that present a variety of topics, usually on current events/topics, in a format that often includes interviews and commentary. Such topics could be sport, news or music.

9. Current Affairs Programme A programme that contains explanation and analysis of current events and issues. including material dealing with political or industrial controversy or with public policy. Also included are investigative programmes with contemporary significance

11. The best way to hear what speech packages sound like is to spend time listening to the radio!

12. In groups, identify which of your cards relate to the speech package

14. BBC Radio 3 Music Matters

15. BBC Asian Network Asian Network Reports

16. BBC Radio 4 Weekly Politics Review