Prince Andrew’s tribute to Prince Philip doesn’t go down well with BBC viewers
The BBC’s coverage of the Duke of Edinburgh’s death has received the highest number of complaints in television history, with most stating that it was excessive.
The BBC’s coverage of the Duke of Edinburgh’s death has received the highest number of complaints in television history, with most stating that it was excessive.
At least 110,994 people have complained, with 400 viewers expressing disappointment that Prince Andrew had featured in tributes to his father, given his association with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his refusal to answer questions from the FBI.
Another 233 people complained about BBC presenters’ dress while presenting segments about the duke. Viewers complained that not all newsreaders were wearing black as a symbol of mourning. Journalist Peter Sissons faced similar criticism for wearing a burgundy tie while announcing the death of the Queen Mother in 2002.
Viewers expressed their disappointment that shows such as EastEnders and MasterChef had been replaced with tributes.
The previous record for BBC complaints is thought to involve the broadcaster’s decision to show Jerry Springer: The Opera in 2005. There were 63,000 objections, including from Christian groups.
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