Does the UK TV industry reflect its cultural diversity

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Summary The lack of black TV presenters on prime time television in the UK has been criticised by many black British celebrities. The lack of black male or female presenters is vastly becoming a recognised problem. Reggie Yates is the only prime time black presenter and has publicly voiced his opinion and concern as to why there aren’t more black presenters on TV. In comparison to the United States, they have a higher number of black TV presenters who are on mainstream programmes. There are many talented black comedians and television presenters, but they don't get the big breaks. We live in a multicultural country and it’s now being questioned why television isn’t reflecting that. I will undertake a study and research into why there is a lack of black presenters in the UK. The lack of black TV presenters is the most current topic but I will be undertaking research into the entire media spectrum, gathering statistical information and opinions on whether the media appropriately reflects its cultural diversity. Argument Reggie Yates stated that he believes there was more of an opportunity for black presenters in the US than there is in the UK as there are more opportunities in America as well as a larger black audience. Reggie Yates believes there should be more black young male’s presenters. Reggie stated that “The only people I can look at aren’t like me — the Bruce Forsyth’s, Les Dennises or Michael Barrymore’s. I don’t want to be that.” Alesha Dixon has also publicly voiced her opinion about the lack of diversity on English television screens. Alesha Dixon stated in Cosmopolitan Magazine "There still aren’t many black women on prime-time TV… Times are changing, but it’s interesting we’re in 2013 and still experiencing firsts... ... middle of paper ... ...ack-tv-shows/#.UlVfsjfaJ8E http://diversityintelevision.tumblr.com/ http://www.voice-online.co.uk/article/jennifer-lopez-calls-more-diversity-tv http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/diversity/pdf/Diversity_strategy_110523.pdf http://devcompage.com/?p=1419 https://www.google.co.uk/search?client=firefox-a&hs=o7G&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&q=theoretical+framework+example&revid=94483992&sa=X&ei=SWpVUsrnOdCY0AW9qICYCw&ved=0CIIBENUCKAI&biw=1920&bih=972&dpr=1 http://www.uniteforsight.org/research-methodology/module4 http://www.palgrave.com/skills4study/studentlife/postgraduate/choosing.asp http://www.palgrave.com/skills4study/studentlife/postgraduate/choosing.asp http://www.trentu.ca/history/workbook/theoreticalframeworks.php http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/talking_point/1932807.stm http://www.communitychannel.org/local360/news-details/2336/non-white-tv-presenters-where-are-they/

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