The Press
A wide range of British newspapers serves different sections of the public. What are the functions of various types of newspaper and how does each set out to inform or entertain its readers?
Such questions are investigated by means of interview and discussion with proprietors, editors, reporters, and others interested in the operation of Fleet Street.
Among those taking part are:
Roy THOMSON
Chairman of The Scotsman and proprietor of the Sunday Times
JOHN BEAVAN
Editor of the Daily Herald
COLIN VALDAR
Editor of the Daily Sketch
RICHARD SCOTT
Diplomatic Correspondent of The Guardian
MURRAY SAYLE news reporter in Sydney and in Fleet Street
MARK ABRAMS of the London Press Exchange
ARTHUR CHRISTIANSEN former Editorial Director of the Daily Express
JOHN PRINGLE
Deputy Editor of the Observer
FRANCIS WILLIAMS
ROBERT McKENZIE conducts the programme