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Old 30th Sep 2003, 18:35
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DamienB
 
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On a related note I and 13 others made a complaint to Broadcasting Standards about Sky's insensitive coverage of the Firefly crash. I am delighted to say the complaint was upheld (though not all aspects):

The Panel considered that the repeated use of the footage showing the moment of impact, in addition to that of the wreckage, had been gratuitous. This was exacerbated by the insensitive nature of some aspects of the commentary and visual treatment of the tragedy. The complaints were upheld.

The full text is on page 16 of bulletin 68, including Sky's comments in response to the complaint, which can be downloaded here:

http://www.bsc.org.uk/pdfs/bulletin/bulletin68.pdf
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