Film & TV Database

HOLLYOAKS Viewer Jenny Rayner wonders if the storylines in Hollyoaks are suitable for a young audience - in particular the current incest storyline - especially as C4 were reprimanded for glamorising the same issue in BROOKSIDE in 1996. Reply from Jo Hallows (Series Producer 'Hollyoaks'). Digital Television. Viewer Patrick McNamee's open letter to Chris Smith on digital television. McNamee compiles comments from viewers on choice of channels [buying extra channels just to get the ONE you want], home shopping [technology is not yet ready for interactive services] and picture quality. THE 11 O'CLOCK SHOW - sharp and topical, or peurile? Viewers Fiona Powell and Julian Walker discuss their criticisms with Andrew Newman (Deputy Commissioning Editor, Entertainment, Channel 4). HOMICIDE- LIFE ON THE STREETS Viewers Steve Brown and Colette Somers claim the programme has been poorly treated in its scheduling and C4 are planning to drop the final series of the programme. Reply from Jules Oldroyd (Acting Head of Programme Strategy, Channel 4).