Film & TV Database

Tributes to television presenter Jill Dando who was murdered. Viewer Georgina Vare wants to know what is happening with British sitcom. Interviews with Simon Hardeman (comedy writer), Kevin Lygo (Head of Entertainment C4). Viewer Daryl MacGregor wants to know why multicultural programmes are not shown at peak times but late at night. Interviews with Anil Gupta (Producer, GOODNESS GRACIOUS ME), Remy Blumenfeld (Executive Producer, FLAVA), Tim Gardam (Director of Programmes C4). A look back at some of the issues raised in the series: Fake guests on daytime tv shows VANESSA and TRISHA. COUNTDOWN's `Dictionary corner' using prompts via earpieces. THE MOMENT OF TRUTH - emotional cruelty to children of contestants who lose prizes. YOU'VE BEEN FRAMED - use of clips with children getting injured or distressed. WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? - will anyone win the top prize? HEAT MAGAZINE advert trivializing the dangers of fire. QUEER AS FOLK - received complaints and praise but was the underage sex in the programme damaging chances of legal reform. Use of 'dogs' (digitial on-screen graphics).