Publisher's Synopsis
Most British people derive their knowledge of global affairs from television, which gives broadcasters an enormous responsibility to reflect the diversity of the wider world to their audience. International news, current affairs and documentary output have contributed to British television's reputation for quality. But government legislation and increasing commercialism are having far-reaching effects.;This study looks at British broadcasting over the period 1989-1993, and, through analysis, graphs and tables, raises questions about its portrayal of global affairs. As output becomes increasingly parochial and news concentrates on disasters and conflict, are television companies keeping their viewers well-informed about global developments, and how balanced is the viewer getting?;This text is published by the Third World and Environment Broadcasting Project, and distributed by Oxfam.
