London Riots Case Study: BBC News

Questions:

You should also answer the following questions on the clips below:

• How does the TV coverage change as the riots progress?

• Give specific, detailed examples

• How is this coverage being mediated?

• Look at the language and imagery used.

• Who’s perspective is the article/paper written from?

• What identity is being constructed for the British youths shown in these reports?

• Give specific, detailed examples

• How can you apply Moral Panic’s theory to these reports?

• Give specific, detailed examples

First Day BBC News Coverage:



Clip References:

4.06 - 9.30

16.36 -  25.00


Tuesday 9th August:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14455089

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-14456575

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14461421


Wednesday 10th August:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-14478659

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-14483501


Thursday 11th August:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-14494016