Woman's Hour

Overview

Notable about the presenter of the first edition, woman's Hour Power List and audience profile of Woman's Hour.

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1. 1

   On which BBC network is Woman's Hour broadcast?

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   Woman's Hour is broadcast on BBC Radio 4. A weekend edition compiles highlights from the week.

2. 2

   When was Woman's Hour first broadcast?

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   Woman's Hour was first broadcast in October 1946. The programme has run continuously ever since.

3. 3

   On which service did Woman's Hour originally appear?

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   Woman's Hour began on the BBC Light Programme in 1946. The Light Programme became Radio 2 in 1967, and the programme moved to Radio 4 in 1973.

4. 4

   What is notable about the presenter of the first edition?

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   The first edition of Woman's Hour was presented by a man, Alan Ivimey. A programme for women was not initially thought to require a woman's voice.

5. 5

   Who was the original target audience of Woman's Hour?

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   The original target audience was the post-war housewife listening at home during the day. Domestic subjects dominated the early content.

6. 6

   How has the content of Woman's Hour changed since 1946?

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   Woman's Hour now covers politics, work, health, sexuality and violence against women. Domestic advice has given way to news-led discussion.

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