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Britain's Daily Papers

A behind the scenes look at the daily newspapers of Great Britain

World Service,5 episodes

Episodes

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The Daily Telegraph
The history and character of the 'independent conservative newspaper'
07 Oct 1981,15 mins
The Times
The Times newspaper is examined in this look at its history, character and daily work
07 Oct 1981,13 mins
The Guardian
A look at the traditions, legends and character of the 160 year old newspaper
23 Oct 1981,14 mins
The Daily Mirror
A look at the history and political identity of one of the UK's leading popular papers
29 Oct 1981,15 mins
The Morning Star
An examination of the communist newspaper, the stance it takes and the issues it covers
26 Nov 1981,15 mins