UK television warms up for the biggest game yet: pay-per-view

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The increasing popularity of televised sports and the introduction of pay-per-view (PPV) television in the United Kingdom is placing sports organizers in the difficult position of choosing between wide exposure on free basic television or the higher paid, but smaller audience on PPV and cable TV. The commercial impact of PPV could threaten public access to popular sport events and programs. Government leaders are also concerned over the impact of PPV and have authored legislation to allow universal access of certain sporting events.

Social aspects, United Kingdom, Pay-per-view television, Television broadcasting of sports, Sports television programs, Television broadcasting policy

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Popular family television and party ideology: the Spring Festival Eve happy gathering

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As market forces continue to transform China it will become increasingly difficult for party propaganda to penetrate Chinese culture and society through entertainment. However televised celebrations of New Year's Eve show a different picture and serve as a carefully orchestrated way to build national character. The New Year's Eve gala in Feb. 1997 historically marked Hong Kong's return to China and also united and celebrated national identity by means of television.

China, Political aspects, Popular culture, Television propaganda, Chinese New Year

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