All Ofcom articles – Page 35
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NewsOfcom clears Sri Lanka's Killing Fields doc
C4 head of news and current affairs Dorothy Byrne has hailed ITN Production’s journalism and the broadcaster’s “meticulous legal and compliance scrutiny” after Ofcom rejected almost 120 complaints about Sri Lanka’s Killing Fields.
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NewsGrowth in Welsh shows helps C4 pass Ofcom quota
Channel 4 is expecting to exceed its nations and regions commissioning quota thanks in part to a significant growth in orders from Wales.
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Ofcom clears Al Jazeera over 'Palestine Papers'
Ofcom has ruled that Al Jazeera did not breach any broadcast rules in its publication of secret papers detailing the last decade of Israeli-Palestine peace talks.
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NewsOfcom to probe ITV1 IRA gaffe
Ofcom has launched an investigation into the high-profile error that saw video game footage mistakenly feature in a hard-hitting ITV1 documentary about the IRA.
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NewsOfcom issues 9pm watershed warning
Ofcom has issued fresh guidance to warn broadcasters about airing inappropriate material, including music videos, before the 9pm watershed.
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NewsOfcom fines Noor TV £75,000
Ofcom has fined an Islamic broadcaster £75,000 after a presenter took calls from viewers who donated money in return for prayers.
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NewsOfcom to meet with radio bosses over offensive lyrics
A series of incidents at local radio stations involving the broadcast of offensive language has prompted action from Ofcom.
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NewsCandy Bar Girls fall foul of Ofcom
The trailers for Channel 5’s lesbian ob-doc Candy Bar Girls breached Ofcom rules.
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NewsOfcom counts Starkey complaints
Ofcom has received 77 complaints about David Starkey’s comments on Newsnight about the riots last week.
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NewsOfcom clears EastEnders despite 14,000 complaints
EastEnders’ controversial baby swap storyline has been cleared by Ofcom despite the watchdog and the BBC receiving more than 14,000 complaints combined.
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CommentOfcom can hold its head high
The hacking scandal has silenced critics of the broadcasting watchdog.
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NewsClegg calls on Ofcom to scrutinise News Corp
Nick Clegg had called on regulator Ofcom to “very seriously” consider if News Corp remains a “fit and proper” shareholder in Sky, according to reports.
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NewsHunt writes to Ofcom for advice on Sky deal
Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has written to Ofcom and the OFT requesting further advice as to whether News Corp’s acquisition of Sky should proceed following the closure of the News of the World over phone hacking allegations.
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NewsOfcom wants "fit and proper" updates from police
Ofcom is asking the police to update it with information that may impact whether News Corp passes the “fit and proper” broadcast licence test, as the phone hacking fall out continues.
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NewsOfcom investigates C5's Candy Bar Girls
Ofcom has launched an investigation into the appropriateness of trailers for Channel 5’s forthcoming lesbian reality show Candy Bar Girls.
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NewsOfcom launches TV ad review
Ofcom has today formally kicked off its review into how TV advertising deals are agreed.
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NewsHodgson to leave BBC for Ofcom
Patricia Hodgson is leaving the BBC Trust to take up a new role at Ofcom, having been passed over for the top job at the corporation.
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NewsJail for Ofcom employee who stole £520,000
A senior member of IT staff at telecoms regulator Ofcom has been jailed for stealing more than £520,000.
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NewsC4 Munchausen doc sparks Ofcom complaints
A doctor who featured in a recent Channel 4 documentary about Munchausen’s syndrome by proxy has complained to Ofcom, and a group of professional child carers is also preparing to submit a complaint.
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NewsOfcom rejects Rooney complaints
Complaints about Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney swearing into a camera during a match have not been upheld by the TV watchdog.