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Ofcom -
Jeremy Clarkson Inquiry
Ofcom has confirmed it will investigate Jeremy Clarkson's
appearance on The One Show, in which he said that striking public sector
workers should be shot.
The media watchdog will look at whether the programme was in breach of its
codes on generally accepted standards.
The rule says broadcasters must ensure material that may cause offence is
"justified by the context".
About 31,000 people complained to the BBC over Clarkson's comments last
month. Ofcom received 736 complaints.
The Top Gear host said public sector workers should be "executed in front of
their families".
Adding that the BBC had to be balanced, he then made the execution comments,
which led to the trade union Unison calling for him to be sacked.
Clarkson later apologised, saying: "I didn't for a moment intend these
remarks to be taken seriously - as I believe is clear if they're seen in
context.
"If the BBC and I have caused any offence, I'm quite happy to apologise for
it alongside them."
Unison accepted his apology and invited him to spend a day with a healthcare
assistant.
Ofcom said it would "make the outcome of the investigation known in due
course".
December
20
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Stephen Fry Tops
Poll
Stephen Fry has been voted in the UK as the celebrity people
most want as a best friend, according to research by social media app Zeebox.
A poll found a fifth of the UK would like to be buddies with the QI
presenter, because of his wit and charming personality.
TV funny man James Corden and acting legend Dame Judi Dench were second and
third choices, whilst Cheryl Cole and Gary Barlow finished off the top five.
December
20
2011 - waveguide.co.uk
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