This is the story of the rise of television news to its position as the main source of news for the general public, told by one of those who led this revolution in journalism. Sir Geoffrey Cox was Editor of ITN - Britain's Independent Television News - from 1956-68, and founder of "News at Ten". He not only pioneered new methods and techniques, but brought into television many who have since become household names, such as Alastair Burnet, Peter Sissons, Peter Snow and Sandy Gall. The book also deals with the origins of television news, from radio news, the cinema news reels and documentaries to outside broadcasts. It traces the growth of current affairs programmes such as "Panorama", "This Week" and "Tonight", and deals with recent developments, such as instant satellite transmissions on services such as CNN. The book should be a useful source for students of the media, and an interesting story for the general public. Sir Geoffrey Cox is the author of "See It Happen - The Making of ITN".
- ISBN10 0861964845
- ISBN13 9780861964840
- Publish Date 30 May 1995
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 16 April 2014
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint University of Luton Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 250
- Language English