Chart Shows

Tommy Vance 

Chart Shows have changes since they began on 20th July 1940.


In 1982 a typical chart show started with a jingle and then really fast talking where the DJ Tommy Vance introduces the show. Then there is a another jingle with a chorus singing the DJ's name. Unlike now when they start at number 40 they only had 2 hrs instead of having 3hrs now, so they only played 32 songs. It has old-fashioned pop at the start before they start playing the chart show properly.. The presenter has an up-beat posh voice. The tone of the show is up-beat and it also has a fun fell to it. It is happy and entertaining. The people who would listen to this are the mainstream pop audience of the day. 

Reggie Yates 

Unlike in 1982 now in 2011 the start of the chart show has a more relaxed start and the music is slowed down. Also instead of listening only on the radio you can also listen to it on the internet and through your tv. In the beginning of the show before Reggie Yates has even played a single, there is a mystery guest in the studio and he has to guess who that person is. If you are watching online you know who the mystery guest is, unlike if you are listening on the radio. There are more overlaps and relaxed unlike in 1982 where the show was rushed.