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Current affairs is agenre ofbroadcast journalism in which major news stories are discussed at length in a timely manner.
This differs from regularnews broadcasts that place emphasis on news reports presented for simple presentation as soon as possible, often with a minimum of analysis. It is also different from thenews magazine show format in that events are discussed immediately.
The UK'sBBC programmes, such asThis World,Panorama,Real Story,BBC Scotland Investigates,Spotlight,Week In Week Out, andInside Out, fit the definition.[1]
In Canada,CBC Radio produces a number of current affairs shows both nationally, such asThe Current andAs It Happens, as well as regionally with morning current affairs shows such asInformation Morning — a focus the radio network developed in the 1970s as a way to recapture audiences from television.[2]
In Australia, the aptly namedA Current Affair, developed by theNine Network in the 1970s, focuses on community issues not usually discussed by major news bulletins. Recurring stories include:hoons, dodgytradies, neighbours from hell, and corruption. They also run numerous stories about local legends as well as various lifestyle tips.Today Tonight, produced by theSeven Network from 1995 to 2019, was also similar in format, covering stories comparable to that of ACA.
Additionally, newspapers such as thePrivate Eye,The Economist,Monocle,The Spectator,The Week,The Oldie,Investors Chronicle,Prospect,MoneyWeek,[3]New Statesman,Time,Fortune,BBC History Magazine, andHistory Today, are all sometimes referred to as current affairs magazines.[4]
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