B.C. boss Tim David It is implied that the broadcaster may reduce the broadcast time of the royal death in the future, after the report Prince PhilipThe deaths resulted in a record number of complaints.
This figure broke Jerry Springer’s previous record: The Opera received 63,000 complaints in 2005; and Jonathan Ross with Russell BrandInfamous prank call to Fawlty Towers actors Andrew SachsIn 2008, 42,000 complaints were received.
In addition to complaints, Mr. David admitted at the board meeting that the number of spectators that night Duke’s death BBC One and BBC Two have “lower-than-expected” views at 2.6 million.
According to a report by The Times today, at the April 22 meeting, Mr. David stated that the report “reflects the BBC’s role as a national broadcaster.”
According to the minutes of the meeting, he said: “The production team’s response has been completed, whether in the implementation of technical solutions or in editing.”
The minutes of the meeting also stated that Mr. David praised the audience’s report on the funeral on April 17 as “very powerful, with an audience of more than 13 million.”
But he added: “Announced that the night’s ratings were lower than expected, with 2.6 million on BBC 1 and 2. The decision to broadcast the report simultaneously on BBC 1 and BBC resulted in a record number of complaints.”
The minutes of the meeting concluded: “The executive is studying the lessons to be learned. The board thanks the executives for providing high-quality reports.”
Prince Philip passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 9th at the age of 99.
The BBC cleared the schedules of BBC One and BBC Two to run a series of mirroring special programs.
The report also took over the news channel and BBC radio station.
It reads: “We have received a complaint about excessive television coverage of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Please enter your email address below to register a complaint about this-we will send you a BBC response as soon as possible.”
