Friday night’s Coronation Street has received 276 Ofcom complaints amid the gruesome scenes between Yasmeen Nazir and Geoff Metcalfe. The shock episode saw Yasmeen, played by Shelley King, lash out her husband (Ian Bartholomew) and stab him with a broken wine bottle in harrowing and dramatic scenes following months of verbal and mental abuse. However, the … Read more
‘I underestimated the scale of public support’: Piers Morgan ‘apologises’ to Ofcom after his fans bombard the TV watchdog to support his grilling of care minister Helen Whately Piers Morgan has apologised to Ofcom after his fans bombarded the regulator The Good Morning Britain presenter ‘grilled’ Care Minister Helen Whately twice Ofcom wrote to Mr … Read more
Ofcom blasts ITV after Eamonn Holmes’ ‘ill-judged’ comments about 5G technology being responsible for coronavirus pandemic triggered 419 complaints from viewers Ofcom has issued ‘guidance’ to ITV for Eamonn Holmes’ ‘ill-judge’ 5G comments The ITV presenter made ‘highly sensitive’ statements on discredited conspiracy theories linking the spread of the coronavirus to 5G technology Holmes later … Read more
Emmerdale hit with Ofcom complaints as viewers accuse DI Malone corrupt cop plot of ‘misrepresenting’ police officers By Niomi Harris For Mailonline Published: 08:59 BST, 16 April 2020 | Updated: 08:59 BST, 16 April 2020 Emmerdale have been hit with Ofcom complaints as viewers have slammed the portrayal of DI Malone. The bent cop, played … Read more
This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes was today forced to apologise over his 5G rant, admitting that there is ‘no evidence’ of a link connecting the coronavirus and the new technology. Before kicking off the programme this morning, Mr Holmes said that ‘there is no connection between the present national health emergency and 5G and to suggest … Read more
BT fined by Ofcom after the telecoms giant overcharged EE mobile customers who made calls to pricey 118 numbers Ofcom fined BT after it overcharged EE customers for calling 118 numbers The watchdog introduced a cap on 118 numbers to ensure fairer pricing BT did not implement this new rule immediately By Grace Gausden For … Read more
For the best internet speed while working from home during the coronavirus lockdown you should avoid using the microwave, according to Ofcom. The regulator has published seven tips for staying connected during the lockdown on its website including doing regular speed checks on your connection. There has been a spike in internet use as people … Read more