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Media Terms: Cobweb TV

Robert Weedon | Thursday 3rd March 2011

Sounding a bit like a horror show for children, Robert defines an obscure term used by fans of forgotten archive television programmes, before looking at why those cobwebs are unlikely to be swept away.

Media Terms: The Car Park Test

Simon Pitt | Wednesday 17th February 2010

Definitions and explanations of new media phrases. The 'car park test' is a test of whether a play (or other radio programme) is able to hold your attention once you have arrived at your destination. Simon examines the origins and usage of the phrase.

Media Terms: BBC Hot Wash

Simon Pitt | Tuesday 16th February 2010

Definitions and explanations of new media phrases. The BBC Hot Wash is the way the BBC sanitises 'talent', in an attempt to make it suitable for everyone. However, like putting your woollen jumper in the hot wash, this leaves it not fitting anyone.