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Media in the UK. Tabloid Newspapers. A tabloid newspaper is smaller than a broadsheet newspaper Usually covers more “ gossip ” stories, and less important topics, such as horoscopes, celebrity stories etc. Associated with the working class. Tabloid Newspaper. Broadsheet Newspaper.
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Tabloid Newspapers • A tabloid newspaper is smaller than a broadsheet newspaper • Usually covers more “gossip” stories, and less important topics, such as horoscopes, celebrity stories etc. • Associated with the working class
Broadsheet Newspaper • In a bigger format than tabloid newspapers • Usually cover more serious topics, such as the economy, global warming etc. • Associated with the middle/upper class
Examples of Tabloid Newspapers • The Sun • The Daily Mirror • The Daily Mail • The Daily Star
Example of Broadsheet Newspapers • The Daily Telegraph • The Financial Times Two just on Sunday: • The Sunday Times • The Sunday Telegraph
Main TV Channels • BBC One • BBC Two • ITV • Channel 4 • Channel 5 • These channels are available for free
BBC • The BBC is the world’s largest and biggest TV broadcaster. • It is the UK’s principal public service broadcaster. • Funded by a television licenses • No advertising
ITV • ITV is also popular • It was the UK’s first commercial television provider • Funded by advertisements
Most Popular TV Programs Britain’s Got Talent • It runs for roughly 4 months of the year • Talent Show
X Factor • A talent show, however only for singers • There is also a US version • Shows once a week
Coronation Street • A soap opera • Based in Manchester • On every night of the week • Full of drama
BBC Question Time • Debate program with politicians – usually from three different parties
Radio BBC also has many radio stations. • BBC Radio 1 • BBC Radio 2 • BBC Radio 3 • BBC Radio 4 • BBC Radio 5 live There are no adverts on these radio stations
Capital Radio • Used to just be in London but now all over the country • It plays music in the charts • Radio station plays adverts