They have been watching ...

Article Abstract:

UK television programmes are currently extremely popular in continental Europe, especially Scandinavia and Benelux. UK programming accounts for up to 20% of the schedules on the three national public networks in the Netherlands, for example, and Danish and Swedish channels are also purchasing extensively from the UK. UK-made programmes are finding it harder to establish a presence in Germany, even though acquisition budgets there are very high. UK drama has established a strong presence in France through Canal+.

Television broadcasting stations, Motion picture & video production, Motion Picture and Video Production, Television Production, Foreign operations, International aspects, Television production companies

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The violent majority

Article Abstract:

There has been considerable concern recently about the possible impact of violent television programmes on young viewers. Saban Entertainment's 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,' which is now shown across the world, has been the subject of particular criticism. However, some observers believe that children and young people are in fact much more sophisticated in their viewing assessments than adults believe them to be, and see violence on television simply as phantasy.

Analysis

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US bill sets out to curb violence in kids' shows

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The US Senate is to consider a bill intended to protect children from television programmes with a sexual or violent content. An advisory board, supervised by the Federal Communications Commission, would assess television shows and give each a 'rating,' along the lines of classifications used for films. Under the terms of the bill, stations and cable operators would also be obliged to offer more educational programming for children.

Laws, regulations and rules, Sex in television, Television sex

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