Look at the TV schedules for this week.
http://www.tvguide.co.uk/

How might a pluralist interpret the range of programmes on offer?

There is a wide variety of programmes on offer for all audiences, ranging from soap omnibus’ e.g. Eastenders, to live snooker.

A pluralist would like to view a variety of programmes across a diverse range of channels. These would show all types of programmes including sport, movies, soaps, documentaries and drama.

What evidence is there of the media acting as the fourth estate?

With news related programmes being produced it can be argued that the media is a fourth estate.

Programmes include:

• Have I got news for you
• Question time
• News (most channels)