2 What makes news?
‘News is something the Editor does not know.’
– WALTER CRONKITE
‘News is what my Editor says is news.’
– TRAINEE REPORTER IN GLASGOW
‘News is what my Government says is news.’
– CHINESE INFORMATION OFFICIAL
‘News is what people do to each other.’
– GEORGE ORWELL
‘… Breasts, Bingo, Jingo, Horoscope, Sport, Celebs, Gossip and the occasional firm stand on the torture of children … but don’t start telling them about their rights!’ Character in ‘The Ploughman’s Lunch.’
– IAN McEWAN
‘Bring me news, give me the tiny details! Be they good or bad! Knowledge of the truth before the enemy will give me victory in battle!’
– NAPOLEON BONAPARTE
‘Good stories flow like honey. Bad stories stick in the craw. What is a bad ...
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