20th Century Britain

Question 1

Compare television coverage of sport in 1980 with that of today

Answer 1

-In 1980, there was less sport broadcast, today there is more sport broadcast
-In 1980, there was less live coverage, today there is much more live coverage
-In 1980, there were few channels, no sport specific channels and real time broadcast only, today there is many channels, several sport specific channels and on demand
-In 1980, all channels were free to air, today there is satellite subscription/pay per view
-In 1980, there was limited camera angles, no TV officials, only basic slow motion replay, today there is many varied camera angles, extensive replayed and computer aided analysis
-In 1980, very little women’s sport covered, today more women’s sport covered
-In 1980 there were no/ very few female commentators, today there is an increasing number of women commentators