Format
Media Watch is viewed by some as a watchdog of the Australian media, that investigates and exposes media bias and breaches of journalistic ethics and standards.
The series initially presented a roughly even mix of amusing gaffes (such as miscaptioned photographs) and more serious criticism. Over the years, the emphasis has shifted towards the latter, although the show often begins or ends with a more humorous piece.
Although most episodes of Media Watch focus on any recent incidents of media misconduct, episodes do occasionally focus on a single issue of particular importance (for instance, media coverage of a recent election).
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