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Viewer Jenny Hoad is one of many parents who have complained that SESAME STREET has been dropped in favour what they consider the less educational, British-made 'THE HOOBS'. Comments from Dr Olwen Wilson (Consultant Child Psychologist) and replies from John Richmond (Commissioning Editor, Channel 4 Schools Programmes) and Angus Fletcher (Executive Producers, 'The Hoobs'). Viewer Graeme Parker finds Channel 5's HARD BASTARDS is glamorising violence at an unacceptable level. Comment from Sarah Salmon (The Centre for Crime and Justice Studies). Followed by studio discussion with Chris Shaw (Head of News, Current Affairs and Documentaries, Channel 5). Viewer Mark Dudley was irritated by Channel 4 News' anti-royal bias in its reports, last week, on the popularity of the Royal Family. Reply Jim Gray (Editor, Channel 4 News). The internet survey group, the Right to Reply 500, were asked if they had gone digital. Results of survey. Viewer Christine Harrison is annoyed that older people are the butt of jokes on television, particularly on E4's SHOW ME THE FUNNY and THE BIG BREAKFAST. Comments from Boyd Hilton (TV Editor, Heat Magazine) and Andy Allsop (Age Concern).