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Article Abstract:

The amount of news offered in the United Kingdom media has increased inthe three years to 1997, but the coverage of international news has decreased. One reason that people may not want to know about news from Africa is that it tends to be very depressing, and there is a case for reporting more positive aspects of African life. The British Broadcasting Corp has considers using celebrities to increase the popularity of internetional news. Events in Africa affect the UK, and we should be aware of them.

Newspapers, Newspaper Publishers, Newspaper publishing, Portrayals, Africa

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Disgusted, of Channel 4

Article Abstract:

The United Kingdom Broadcasting Standards Commission (BSC) has criticised the screening of a movie by Ken Loach called 'Ladybird, Ladybird' due to depsictions of violence and the language used. This move illustrates that different standards are applied to UK movies compared to those from Hollywood. The Independent Television Commission had approved the screening of the movie, and there is concern that having two regulatory bodies creates confusion.

Laws, regulations and rules

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Politicians are the worst people to censor television

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The censorship of British television is examined in detail. The controversial comedy show Brass Eye, which has satirized the media's treatment of paedophilia, has led to calls for stricter censorship.

Editorial, Media coverage, Television comedies

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