There are certain stereotypes that are been conveyed in both BBC Health Check and KISS 100 Big Breakfast. The stereotype been portrayed in Health Check is that Africa and Asia are the heart of all the medical problems. Unfortunately, I have never heard medical experts from these “unfortunate” continents been interviewed. The guest speakers are always medical experts from the West whose expertise is sought to help curb these problems. It makes me wonder if Africans and Asians themselves cannot provide the answers to their problems.
In Big Breakfast, the stereotype been conveyed is that Kenyan politicians are greedy people who are up to no good. The presenters generalize all politicians forgetting that there are actually some politicians who work to help people.
When it comes to the programme idea, I tend to strongly agree that Health Check is an original idea as it’s the only one of its kind I have heard on radio. Its format is quite unique as the programme is segmented into three parts. The first part is a brief of world health news; the second part is an exclusive interview of an individual who has been affected by a particular disease and the third part is the big debate between medical experts who debate on various medical issues-The latest debate was whether nations should be more engaged in preventing infectious diseases (malaria, TB or HIV) or chronic illnesses (Heart Diseases or Cancers) and the guest speakers were Richard Smith and David Haymond.
In Big Breakfast on KISS 100 the programme idea is not original. This talk show format, on issues affecting Kenyans is found in most of our local radio morning shows. When listening to the Big Breakfast, I feel as though it’s a replica of Homeboys Radio, Easy Fm, Hot 96 and Ghetto Radio morning talk shows.
When it comes to the programme source, Health Check is a BBC programme which is imported and foreign as BBC headquarters are in London
In Big Breakfast on KISS 100, the programme source is local and regional as the KISS 100 base is situated in Westlands. I am yet to find the name of the producer of the Big Breakfast Show but the show’s presenters are Caroline Mutoko, Larry Asego and Mzee Jalango. There is also no content rating on this show as anyone from any age group can listen to the show.
The production values of Health Check on a scale of 1-10, I can confidently give Health Check a 9.60. The audio is very clear and the presenter uses the microphone excellently. Sound effects are not overused and they are well used where they are supposed to be. The music used creates the mood of the show which conveys seriousness. When a certain music or sound effect is used, you will definitely know that a certain segment of the show is been discussed. There is always a back announcement and when the show starts the presenter gives you the run down on what is prepared for each segment. However, there is never any time check on the show and that is why I gave Health Check a 9.60 instead of a 10. Claudia Hammand is very interactive with her interviewees and the debate is engaging. When listening to the show, I don’t feel as though I am a part of a huge crowd that is listening to the show. I feel that Claudia interacts with me on a personal level.
On the Big Breakfast, microphone usage is great and the audio levels are perfect. In production levels, I would give the Big Breakfast a 10 on a scale of 1-10. There is perfect use of sound effects and the music used creates the mood of interactivity. There is always a back announcement and time check after every break. The presenters hold our interest by not telling us at the beginning of the show what the topic of discussion for the day is. This show is very interactive between the three presenters and they always seek the citizens’ views by letting them call in.
MUIRURI MUTHEGU PRISCILLA08-0751
Good observation.
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