The BBC as a Royal Charter Company

• One way the UK often solves a need is by allowing a private company to function as part of the state
• BBC radio 1 launched in 1967
• 1967 people may have enjoyed radio -

  • To connect themselves to youth created, and orientated, popular culture products.
  • To connect themselves to youth popular culture (identity).
  • To gain an insight into the world beyond their own experience: relationships, romance, politics (surveillance).
  • To build parasocial relationships with media personalities (both musicians and DJs).
  • ‘Cos it’s fun.
• The BBC remit- 'to educate, inform and entertain'