Example of Audio Ensemble - Just A Minute

What is a Radio Panel Show
A radio panel show is a broadcasted show that has a group of celebrities participate in a variety of questions either aimed at them or at a certain topic. In a original panel show it is usually performed in front of an audience however in this modern world some panel shows use prerecorded reactions from an audience. It means that the show is not completely quite and it can become even funnier when the contestants mess up in front of an audience.

Just a Minute - Radio Panel Show:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00qp1mh#play

The idea of this show is that there is 4 contestants (who are some kind of TV personality) who are give just 1 minute to talk continually without hesitation, repetition or any other incorrect words. If they do break the flow some one can buzz in an take over the talk until the minute runs out. The contestants win points by butting in correctly or if they are the last person to talk in the minute.

The shows uses the sound effect of audience laughing and a buzzer. I think these sound effects clearly state what types of show it is (a comedy panel show) but also it helps indicate when the contestants are interrupting and it also helps show who is speaking as they start to talk after the buzzer goes off. in the beginning of the show it plays a short theme tune that is light and jolly. The music does resemble the type of jolly and light hearted nature of the show and its content. I think that this show is effective as it does make enjoyable comedy that any one can listen to and could even join in the game as the audience will also listen to the talker to see if they make a mistake.

This programme would most likely be played during the daytime as it doesn't contain any strong language or controversial themes. Therefore it would be suitable for younger and older views. However younger children may not find it something as interesting that they would sit down and listen to the whole episode therefore I think the show would most suitably be aired on an adult radio station like BBC radio 2, 3 or 4. I think the main interest of the programme comes from the continual interruption from the other contestants as it brings the humour when they get annoyed or they make fun of the other contestants. The show however is light hearted and the contestants don't get offend by the comments and the audience laughter helps create the light hearted atmosphere.