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The Thatcher governments and the media, 1979–90: Edexcel A‑Level History questions

Every Edexcel A-Level History exam question on The Thatcher governments and the media, 1979–90, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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    June 2025 · Paper 39.2

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    June 2019 · Paper 39.2

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    June 2018 · Paper 39.2

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All 7 questions on The Thatcher governments and the media, 1979–90, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 39.2, Q6 (20 marks): ‘During the Thatcher years, the introduction of Channel 4 (1982) was the most significant feature that promoted competition in the British media.’ How far do yo
  2. June 2024, Paper 39.2, Q2 (20 marks): Study Source 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 2 Assess the value of the source for revealing the role of the media during the miners’ s
  3. June 2022, Paper 39.2, Q2 (20 marks): Study Source 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 2 Assess the value of the source for revealing the attempts by the Thatcher governments t
  4. November 2021, Paper 39.2, Q6 (20 marks): To what extent was Bernard Ingham’s handling of the media during the Thatcher years (1979–90) similar to Alastair Campbell’s handling of the media during the co
  5. June 2019, Paper 39.2, Q6 (20 marks): ‘The launch of Channel 4 was the most important factor in promoting competition in the British media during the Thatcher years.’ How far do you agree with this
  6. June 2018, Paper 39.2, Q6 (20 marks): ‘The most significant aspect of the British media’s coverage of the Falklands War was that they were positive towards the Thatcher government’s conduct of the c
  7. June 2017, Paper 39.2, Q6 (20 marks): To what extent did political controls on broadcasters change the BBC and ITV in the Thatcher years (1979–90)?

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