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25/02/2014
Ofcom To Investigate Benefits Street
Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom is to investigate Channel 4's Benefits Street following more than 1,700 complaints.
It is understood that viewer were angered by the documentary series' portrayal of benefit claimants, with the show's depiction of crime specifically resulting in hundred of complaints to both the regulator and Channel 4.
Ofcom report that the shows opening episode attracted the most complaints after footage showed tags being removed from clothes that had apparently been stolen.
(MH/CD)
It is understood that viewer were angered by the documentary series' portrayal of benefit claimants, with the show's depiction of crime specifically resulting in hundred of complaints to both the regulator and Channel 4.
Ofcom report that the shows opening episode attracted the most complaints after footage showed tags being removed from clothes that had apparently been stolen.
(MH/CD)
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