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WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? series. Viewer Bill Corish was angry with the premium rate phone line used to recruit contestants which also gave wrong answers to multiple choice questions. Replies from Paul Smith (Executive Producer, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?) and Stephen Leahy (Action Time). Viewer Robert Brown wants to know why Channel Four have dropped American football for good? Replies from Karen Brown (Deputy Director of Programmes, Channel 4), and Robert Charles (Controller of Sport, Channel 5). The BBC Statement of Promises. Viewer Derrick Baker wants to know if the BBC could pass its own WATCHDOG test. Reply from Sir Christopher Bland (Chairman, BBC). Result of the phone poll on whether ITV's NEWS AT TEN should become NEWS AT SIX THIRTY - 75% said 'no'. Viewer Tony Axon is concerned about the possible effect on regional programming if such a move goes ahead. Includes interview with Sarah Thane (Director of Programmes & Cable, ITC). Plus studio discussion with Steve Anderson (Controller, News & Current Affairs, ITN) and Tony Axon.