The Today Programme - BBC Radio 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Presenters
A
Mishal Hussain and Nick
Robinson
2
Q
Mode of Address
A
Authoritative/formal/impersonal
3
Q
Ways the BBC show impartiality
A
Tried to get an MP on the show to defend BJ but failed and included words from a backbencher
4
Q
Tone
A
Incredulous over sacking of Gove / Bemusement over drama
5
Q
Newspapers in favour of BJ
A
Daily
Mail, Daily Express, The Sun. These are all right wing or right leaning newspapers.
6
Q
Evidence of size and scale
A
The programme runs past 9am
7
Q
As Chris Mason talks about the lack of communication from Downing Street, what
happens?
A
He gets a call from Downing Street. ‘The PM has agreed to stand down’ - impartial, neutral tone
8
Q
‘Winning that huge election victory with a massive massive majority’.
A
Emphasis on ‘huge’ and ‘massive’ - highlights BJ’s downfall
