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How television reported the news - Dallas, Texas, 22 November 1963

Opinion Piece: How The WGA Strike Will Impact Future TV Shows

A lack of regulations, greed, and contestants willing to take part in the 'fixing' of big money quiz shows led to US television's biggest scandal. Careers and reputations were ruined and the influence of sponsors undermined the public’s trust in the integrity of commercial broadcasting

The History of ITV - The Battle for Independent Television

February 5th, 2020

Within a few years of BBC television restarting after the end of the Second World War, there were already suggestions that perhaps the Corporation's monopoly on broadcasting was restricting the type of programmes available to the British public due to the limit that public funding imposed.

The History of ITV - Television Advertising: Boosting The Economy

April 30th, 2020

When ITV arrived in 1955 it brought something new into the homes of the British viewing public: television advertising. As Briton's finally saw an end to rationing and the Government was keen to encourage public spending to boost the economy, this was seen as an opportune moment for all concerned.

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