THE MEDIA
THE PRESS
20th century:
Journalism aimed at the working class and started emphasizing in sensational topics. Socialist labor newspaper started proliferated as the Daily Herald.
Importance of the press peak during the World War I.
21st century:
The British press, such as The Sun, Mirror, Daily Star, is repeatedly accused of being untrustworthy and irresponsible; of poisoning political debate and undermining the democratic process; of inciting hostility against immigrants and ethnic minorities; and of coarsening public life by promoting a sleazy and intrusive celebrity culture.
TELEVISION
Television in the United Kingdom started in 1936 as a public service which was free of advertising.
Digital terrestrial:
Television launched in 1998 as a subscription service named ONdigital. Since October 2002, the primary broadcaster is Freeview, which is free of charge to view.
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