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January 31, 2010 3:15

Here’s the secret of how TV news reports are edited, courtesy of the BBC’s Charlie Brooker:

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Comments: 6

I watched Australian commercial TV for the first time in 10 years last week. Most of the news stories had less content and were less well produced than this one.

I didn’t expect much content from Australian commercial TV news but I did not understand why they couldn’t make their reports look as good as those produced overseas.

I will check in another 10 years.

Chris Walton 1 Feb 10

Brilliant!

Chris Walton 1 Feb 10

Brilliant!

Jackson 1 Feb 10

Spot on.

Pete 2 Feb 10

It depresses me how few people in Australia know who Charlie Brooker is…the man is a genius and a must-know for anyone in this industry. Get with the times Australia.

Ella 3 Feb 10

Wonderfully cynical! Perfect! A long lasting chuckle!

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