convergence

Media convergence is the merging of mass communication outlets – print, television, radio, the Internet along with portable and Media convergence is the merging of mass communication outlets – print, television, radio, the Internet along with portable and interactive technologies through various digital media platforms. ... The old definitions that provided separation between Radio, TV, Cable, Newspapers, and Film have gone（or are going）forever.

convergence allows for interactive participation 

The audience is giving a choice of how they consume media

l.o to explore how bbc is regulated 

the radio industry is regulated by ofcom who also cover the tv industry

protection of u18

• material that might seriously impair the physical , mental or moral development of people under 18 must not be broadcasted 
• in the provision of service , broadcasters must take all reasonable steps to protect people under 18
• children must also be protected in form of appropriate scheduling ensuring that is unsuitable for them  ensuring that they are not privy to them