Film & TV Database

Viewer Bonnie Strong is one of the many viewers who claims THE WEST WING is the latest victim of the schedules war, having changed slot twice. Includes comments Lynsey Hanley (TV Journalist). Viewer Don Robinson reports on the illegal trade of pirate On Digital smartcards on the internet, giving thousands the opportunity to watch all channels without subscription. Includes comments from Dave Green (Technology Journalist), Jack Wraith (Chief Executive, Telecommunications UK Fraud Forum) and Simon Dore (Chief Technical Officer, On Digital). Discussion on the coverage of the foot-and-mouth crisis. Have the Broadcasters got it right? Right to Reply viewers comment. The Right to Reply 500, Internet Survey Group, were asked about the amount of coverage: 30% too much 8% not enough 62% about right 42% wanted more coverage of the economic impact 43% wanted more coverage about the future affect on Britsh agriculture. Followed by studio discussion with Tim Bennett (Deputy President, National Farmers' Union), Adrian Van Klaveren (Head of News Gathering, BBC), Craig Sams (Soil Association) and David Lloyd (Head of News, Current Affairs and Business, Channel Four). Viewer Dilys Ross complains about the increased number of advertisements during peak time programmes. [Since September the ITC has allowed an increase in advertising in peak time as part of package offered to ITV to bring back News at Ten]. Comments from David Hodges (Reader Services Manager, Radio Times) and reply from Stephen Locke (Director of Advertising, Independent Television Commission).