A nanny state?
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The draft programming code of the Independent Television Commission (ITC) is causing broadcasters to accuse the ITC of wanting a nanny state. The proposal to extend the 21.00 hours watershed, presently imposed on terrestrial TV, to include satellite and cable channels is seen as censorship. The watershed idea is understood by 90% of adults and the actual time is known by 81%, says the Broadcasting Standards Commission. However, the levels of violence screened in programmes after 19.00 hours is cause for concern. Broadcasters feel that the new guidelines would limit them in their future commissioning of programmes.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1997
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Bulletin bored
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Company executives for the ITV television station are considering possible changes to the scheduling of the News at Ten program. They face some difficulties at finding a suitable time slot which is not already occupied by television news programs made by other television channels operating in the United Kingdom. Some observers suggest that moving the News At Ten program would generate funds of 30 million pounds sterling from advertisers. Others feel that the News at Ten program encourages viewers and any change to the timing of the program would conflict with popular programs.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1997
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Vicious circle: small wonder that the vexed issue of TV violence is back on the political agenda when so much popular drama ventures into the world of crime
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The BBC has revealed details of a revised code of practice for producers aimed at clamping down on sex, violence and bad language on television screens, following the government's call for urgent action. The ITV Association has also announced plans to defend its position on violence. Members of the ITV council believe that other channels, particularly satellite movie services, show a higher proportion of programmes containing violence.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1996
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