1 week ago Emmerdale hit with Ofcom complaints over 'distressing' episode

Emmerdale has been hit with Ofcom complaints after a "harrowing" episode about April Windsor aired on Friday evening

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1 week ago Most complained about TV shows 2025: Here are the programmes with the most Ofcom complaints this year

The most complained about show has more complaints than the rest of the list combined.

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2 w. ago Big Brother hit with over 650 Ofcom complaints for stars' horrifying comments

Ofcom has revealed that ITV2's Big Brother received over 600 complaints from viewers for two of last week's episodes

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3 w. ago Pregnant Emmerdale star issues emotional marriage announcement ahead of giving birth

Emmerdale legend Isabel Hodgins announced in August that she was pregnant with her first child just months after getting married

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3 w. ago Witches of Essex: Rylan and Prof Alice’s look at one of history’s most shameful periods is unfailingly moving

This engaging if slight show sees the unlikely duo reopen witch trials from 400 years ago on the hunt for justice. It’s Blackadder crossed with CSI – with a sprinkling of Philomena CunkWitches of Essex is one of those television shows that could have been created working backwards from its title. “It sounds like Witches of Eastwick!” you can imagine a producer brainstorming. “Can we do anything with that?”Yes, yes we can. We can put together a three-part documentary about the Essex witch trials, which saw hundreds of people – the majority of them women – accused of witchcraft in the 16th and 17th centuries. Crucially, we can hire everyone’s favourite Essex boy, Rylan (though less favourite since his comments on immigration saw more than 700 Ofcom complaints last month) to present it alongside Prof Alice Roberts. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Emmerdale's PC Swirling star makes huge announcement away from soap after 21 years

Emmerdale's PC Mike Swirling has been a staple in the ITV soap since 2004

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3 w. ago MAFS UK stormed by Ofcom complaints after Steven's outburst at Nelly

Married at First Sight UK has been hit with Ofcom complaints after groom Steven lashed out at his bride Nelly in a outburst during Sunday night's episode

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3 w. ago Emmerdale star quits soap and has already filmed final scenes

An Emmerdale actor has revealed their time on the long-running ITV soap is over after an explosive entry onto the show saw them landed with a number of OFCOM complaints

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3 w. ago MAFS UK hit with more than 80 Ofcom complaints as groom's behaviour sparks backlash

Married at First Sight UK has been hit with 81 Ofcom complaints following an episode which saw Steven Springett's behaviour towards his wife Nelly Patel branded 'unacceptable'

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3 w. ago Here’s what viewers complain to Ofcom and the BBC about most

Researchers tracked all the complaints to Ofcom and the BBC between January and August 2025. Here’s what they found

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3 w. ago MAFS UK hit by Ofcom complaints over Steven's shocking outburst

Married at First Sight UK has received Ofcom complaints over Sunday night's episode of the E4 show, which saw groom Steven insult his bride Nelly in a shocking outburst

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3 w. ago MAFS UK slapped with more than 80 Ofcom complaints over groom's behaviour towards wife

E4 reality show Married at First Sight UK has received 81 Ofcom complaints from angry fans with a majority related to Steven Springett's behaviour towards wife Nelly Patel

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3 w. ago Emmerdale star announces exit from soap after sparking Ofcom complaints

An Emmerdale star who shook up the village with his horrifying storyline has announced his departure from the show.

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3 w. ago Emmerdale actor says 'it's a wrap' as he confirms exit after sparking Ofcom complaints

Emmerdale star Macaulay Cooper has confirmed his exit from the ITV soap after his character Mike was sent to prison for blackmailing and attacking Vinny Dingle

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3 w. ago Emmerdale star shares exit announcement and admits it's been 'difficult'

An Emmerdale actor has confirmed his exit from the ITV soap opera just weeks after being at the centre of a huge Ofcom complaint storyline involving Vinny Dingle

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4 w. ago MAFS UK fans make 'first ever' Ofcom complaints after expert leaves bride in tears

Married at First Sight UK viewers have rallied to defend a controversial bride after she was called out for being 'immature'

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4 w. ago MAFS UK hit with Ofcom complaints as fans defend controversial bride

Married at First Sight UK viewers have complained about the experts 'tearing into' a bride for the second time

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