London Riots Broadcast News Analysis 3

Who do the reporters interview?


This news report shows a young man being interviewed, speaking to Boris Johnson the Mayor of London. It allows the teenager to give his view on why the youths of today are rioting, he explains that the economy has forced youths to loot and damage property to create a statement for it to stop. This interview shows what most youths are like in the UK, not criminals and hooligans just ordinary and law abiding citizens, he mentions most of his friends want to go to university but are unable to because of the expensive fees that have to be paid. This interviews stands out as it isn't focusing on the youth rioters but a smart opinionated young man who has a point he wants the Mayor of London to hear.

What images are used in the broadcast? What does it suggest about representation of the riots?


The broadcast is just a heated interview with a youth and the Mayor of London so no images of the riots are actually shown, however this interview does put the riots into perspective as it gives the point of view of a youth in the UK. It represents youths as misunderstood and demonized by the public and this broadcast suggests the government should pay more attention to youths in our country.

Is the broadcast biased?


I don't believe this broadcast is biased because the media constantly portray youths in a bad light and this interview finally lets youths be heard through the voice of one young man. This interview lets us understand why the youths are rioting and it shows us youths in a more positive light rather than a negative one, which is what the media always focuses on.

Are the youths given a fair voice?


The youths are given a fair voice in this broadcast, this young man is a good representation of what youths are like in the UK as he explains to Boris Johnson that its the economy which is causing all the riots. It gives society a reason to why today's youths act the way they do and the interviewed youth gives the impression that youths a intelligent, opinionated and want to be successful in life but its difficult due to the feeling of dislike towards the youths in the UK.