Ofcom has given the green light to controversial plans for ITV to cut its religious and children’s programming by as much as a half.
Weeks after the broadcaster was given the OK to halve its non-news regional television output, Ofcom said the commercial broadcaster could slash its commitment to religious programming by 50% and cut back on children’s programmes by nearly a third.
The cuts mean ITV will have to show just one hour a week of religious programmes, and just eight hours of programming dedicated to children.
Feb 27 2005
ITV to cut Kids programmes
Weeks after the broadcaster was given the OK to halve its non-news regional television output, Ofcom said the commercial broadcaster could slash its commitment to religious programming by 50% and cut back on children’s programmes by nearly a third.
The cuts mean ITV will have to show just one hour a week of religious programmes, and just eight hours of programming dedicated to children.
By Expat • UK Media News • Tags: CITV, ITV