HINTS： civilised people; cynics newsagent provincial centres journalistic
More newspapers per person are sold in Britain than in any other country. Some believe that this proves that the British are more civilised and more interested in current affairs than other people; cynics look for other explanations. Certainly the geography of the country helps. Because Britain is such a relatively small country, it is possible to buy national newspapers published in London anywhere in the country on the same day. In most parts of the country, papers are actually delivered to houses by the local newsagent before breakfast. Daily papers are printed every morning in London and important provincial centres. National papers, available everywhere in the country, cover a wide range of political views and journalistic styles.