The media text I
have chosen that might be considered to provide ‘sweetness and light’ is BBC
‘Newsnight’. This programme provides in-depth analysis of current affairs in
not just the UK, but issues happening around the world. The most current
episode that was aired 13th February 2012 discusses the Greek riots,
sexual abuse in Egypt and ‘The Sun’ newspaper. I feel that this illustrates
that Newsnight does not just associate itself with news from the UK.
The BBC was created
in order to inform and educate the masses and I feel that ‘Newsnight’ attempts
this by discussing current news stories, explaining why they are important and
then sparking in-studio debate with panel members. In the social age we live
in, viewers are able to contact the studio and get involved in the topical
debates by tweeting their opinions followed by ‘#newsnight’.
‘Sweetness and
light’ can be found in this text as it is informative, unbiased and encourages
debate and discussion. The show first began in 1980 so has always been a part
of my culture. This text helps me understand current affairs more in-depth and
offers me the opinions of others. I use ‘Newsnight’ as a tool to deciphering
news and current affairs stories.
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