Journal Call no. | AP8.V37 |
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Author | Tang, Alice. |
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Article Title | New kind of 'news' : a look at the trend reflected by Hong Kong Today / Alice Tang. |
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Is Part Of | Varsity ; no.12, Jan 1995, p.8, illus. |
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Abstract | Hong Kong Today and Focus on Focus, programmes from Asia Television Limited and Television Broadcasts Limited respectively, are said to be part of a trend called infotainment. Infotainment is a coined expression from the United States meaning "information and entertainment" It is applied to television programmes that combine elements of facts in fictional format. This article explores why these programmes interest the audience. |
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