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Viewer Patricia White feels BROOKSIDE's depiction of Jimmy Corkhill's mental illness, particularly the violence was more of a cariacture of the illness and irresponsible considering the stigma attached to mental health. Comments from Dr Tim Cantopher (Consultant Psychiatrist, Priory Hospital Trust), Maria Gormley (manic depressive). Reply Paul Marquess (Series Producer, 'Brookside', Mersey Television). Followed by studio discussion with Sue Baker (Head of Media Relations, MIND) and Patricia White. Viewer Lee Moon wants to know if new legislation allowing bosses to monitor and restrict employees' internet access will mean watching television on the internet at work might lose you your job. Ellen Temperton (Partner Baker and McKenzie), Melanie Howard (Co-founder, The Future Foundation), Daniel Lister (Director, Madcowtv.com) comment. The Right to Reply 500, internet survey group, were asked about: Watching internet TV? more than once a day 3% once a day 3% more than once a week 2% once a week 20% once a month 18% rarely or never 54% Tempted to watch internet TV at work? 33% yes, 67% no. Viewer Tim Conway was disappointed to find the internet website for voting for Channel Four's 100 GREATEST NUMBER ONES had a restricted voting list of 105, limiting the voters choice. Comment David Roberts (Editor, Guinness British Hit Singles). The McCarthy family from Maidenhead have been testing TiVo for the last three weeks. Comment from Elizabeth Charlesworth (Senior Manager, New Product Marketing, BSkyB).