2.8.1
The Guardian
Context
Context
The Guardian is a British tabloid newspaper. The issue published on 18th January 2022 covers 'Partygate'.
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History
History
- The first issue of The Guardian was published on 5th May 1821.
- The Guardian is a tabloid newspaper.
- As of July 2021, The Guardian had an average daily print circulation of 105,000 and a subscription base of 51,232.
- The Guardian targets audiences from educated, upper-class backgrounds.
- The average reader's age is 54.
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Politics
Politics
- The Guardian is ideologically, mainstream left-wing.
- The Guardian has no specific allegiance to a political party.
- The Guardian is often critical of right-wing perspectives.
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'Partygate'
'Partygate'
- After the Covid-19 lockdowns in the UK, allegations emerged that the then Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, had broken lockdown rules.
- This scandal became known as ‘Partygate’.
- This issue of The Guardian was released when the pandemic was drawing to a close.
- The most notable whistle-blower in the scandal was the former Chief Political Advisor to Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings.
1Overview
1.1Media Language
1.3Representation
2Component 1: Section A
2.1Magazines
2.3Advertising & Marketing
2.4Print Advertisements
2.5Film Posters (Marketing)
2.6Newspapers
2.8The Guardian
3Component 1: Section B
3.1Video Games
3.3Radio
3.4No Time To Die
4Component 2: Section A
4.1Television
4.2Sitcom
5Component 2: Section B
5.1Music Video
5.2Michael Jackson
5.3Taylor Swift
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1Overview
1.1Media Language
1.3Representation
2Component 1: Section A
2.1Magazines
2.3Advertising & Marketing
2.4Print Advertisements
2.5Film Posters (Marketing)
2.6Newspapers
2.8The Guardian
3Component 1: Section B
3.1Video Games
3.3Radio
3.4No Time To Die
4Component 2: Section A
4.1Television
4.2Sitcom
5Component 2: Section B
5.1Music Video
5.2Michael Jackson
5.3Taylor Swift
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