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Notable features of
British Journalism
Table of content:
I.The History of the Development of British Newspapers
a) Early Beginnings in the 16th and 17th Centuries
b) The 18th Century: Expansion and the Rise of Daily Newspapers
c) The 19th Century: The Golden Age of Newspapers
d) The 20th Century: Modernization and the Battle for Readership
e) The 21st Century: Digital Transformation and New Challenges
II. The main types of journalism in the UK
a) The main types of journalism: print media, online media, Broadcast Media
b) Outstanding features of the newspapers
1.The history of the
development of British Newspapers
Early beginnings in the
16th and 17th Centuries
Key events:
Key events
1476: William Caxton set up
the first priting press in
England at Westminster
Caxton presents his printing press to
King Edward IV
Key events
1549: Requests of the Devonshyre and Cornyshe Rebelles
Key events
1621: The “Corante" is published 1665: “The London Gazette” is launched
Influencing
factors
Influencing factors
Political Climate: England was undergoing political tension
Role of
newspapers
Role of
newspapers
The early British press was primarily a means for disseminating official
information, especially under strict governmental control.
Newspapers began as a way to share foreign news and commercial
information, rather than domestic matters due to censorship laws.
The 18th Century:
Expansion and the Rise of
Daily Newspapers
Key events
Key events
1702: “The Daily Courant” is published
1712: The Stamp Act introduces taxes on
newspapers
Influencing
factors
Influencing factors
Growing Literacy and Public Demand: Rising literacy rates
and an expanding middle class
Economic Constraints: The Stamp Act imposed a tax on
paper and advertisements
Role of
newspapers
Role of
newspapers
Newspapers began to transition from government announcements
to more varied content, including essays, editorials, and local news.
This expansion reflected the public’s growing appetite for
information beyond foreign news.
The 19th century: The
golden age of newspapers
Key events
Key events
1855: The abolition of the Stamp Act removes the “tax on knowledge”
1888: The “Daily Mail" is launched
Influencing
factors
Influencing factors
Industrial Revolution: Advancements in printing technology
Social Change: expanding working class created demand for
affordable publications covering a wide range of topics
Role of
newspapers
Role of
newspaper
Newspapers began to serve as a “watchdog” over government
actions and became essential in mobilizing public opinion on
issues of social reform, labor rights, and democratic participation.
The 20th century:
Modernization and the battle
for readership
Key events
Key events
+1964 : “The sun” is launched as a +1986: "Today” Britain’s first national
tabloid focused on entertainment daily printed in color, is launched.
and scandal
Influencing
factors
Influencing
factors
Tabloid Culture: A shift toward sensationalism and a focus on
human-interest stories emerged to attract a wider audience.
Technological Advances: The introduction of color printing
and advances in layout design catered to a visually driven
audience.
Role of
newspaper
Role of
newspaper
Newspapers diversified in format, catering to various interests, from
serious news in broadsheets to entertainment in tabloids.
They became more responsive to the preferences of their audience and
began including features like horoscopes, sports, and celebrity gossip.
The 21st Century: Digital
Transformation and New
Challenges
Key events:
Key events
The Rise of Digital Newspapers: The Guardian, The Times, and
The Daily Telegraph -> developing online versions alongside
traditional print editions.
The Emergence of Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram became essential for news distribution -> journalistic
interaction with readers.
Launch of Apps and Online Versions: launched mobile apps and
enhanced websites -> fast, direct news.
BBC app The Guardian app Reuter News app
Mobile apps
New Trends in
NewsConsumption
New Trends in News Consumption
BBC news on Youtube The Guardian Podcast on Spotify
Video News and Podcasts: YouTube and Spotify prompted newspapers such as The Guardian
and BBC to invest in video production and audio programming. Readers are increasingly
turning to audio and visual formats for information
The role of Journalism
in the Technological era
The role of Journalism in the
Technological era
Upholding Accuracy and Reliability: BBC News and The Guardian
maintain a crucial role in providing reliable information
24/7 News Updates: Deliver continuous news updates
Reader Interaction: interacts directly with readers via social media
The main types of
journalism in the UK
Print media:
Broadsheets: Targeting intellectual readers, focusing on
politics, economics, and culture. Notable broadsheets
include The Times, The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph,
and The Independent.
Tabloids: Emphasizing entertainment, sports, and
celebrity stories. Major tabloids include The Sun, Daily
Mirror, and Daily Star.
Online Media:
Most major UK newspapers have developed
digital versions, such as The Guardian Online,
BBC News Online, and The Telegraph, offering
fast news updates and interactive features like
comments and social media sharing.
Broadcast Media:
Radio: BBC is the largest public radio
provider in the UK, with news and
analysis channels such as BBC4 and
BBC World Service.
BBC RADIO 4
Television: Major TV channels like
BBC, ITV, and Sky News deliver 24/7
news coverage. Trusted news programs
include BBC News, Sky News
Newspaper Role Journalistic Style Writing Style
One of the oldest and most
Investigative and Formal, polished
The Times prestigious newspapers,
analytical journalism language
providing in-depth news
Advocates for progressive Creative, in-depth Friendly, accessible
The Guardian values, focusing on social and investigative style
language
political issues
The largest public news source,
BBC News providing official and diverse Independent and unbiased Clear, neutral language
information
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