Television 

There are not many subjects which will actively encourage you to watch TV, but some TV programmes can offer a new insight into law and keep you clued up on current affairs. You will need to make a habit of watching Question Time on a Thursday night on the BBC; this is essential viewing which allows members of the public to question politicians and celebrities on current legal and political issues. Also worth watching is Prime-Ministers Question Time which is broadcast at 12.30 on a Wednesday. Have I Got News For You (BBC) and 10 O’clock Live (C4) will also offer you a funny but relevant look at British Politics and Law. Throughout the year I will also try and recommend you to various programmes which are worth watching. Be sure to make use of BBC iPlayer and 4OD for online viewing at times convenient to you.

Newspapers and Magazines

You will need to start reading one or more of the ‘quality’ broadsheets. The Guardian and The Times both have excellent sections on English Law which will widen your knowledge (The Times also has a Law Student supplement on a Tuesday which is very useful). The Daily Telegraph and the Independent are also good for current developments in English Law. 

You might also like to try for a comparison some of the ‘redtops’ for a basic view of Law and current issues, the Daily Mail, Daily Mirror and the Daily Express are all good sources of Legal (if somewhat biased) information. Try and make a habit of once a month reading one of the broadsheets weekend editions as these offer an in-depth overview of contemporary legal issues and discussion, I would personally recommend both the Observer and the Times on Sunday for this. The Economist is also fantastic for legal news, but from a political perspective.