U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s participation on Gb News’ “People’s Forum” last week is the subject of an impartiality investigation by the country’s media regulator Ofcom.
In the show, which aired on Gb News on Feb. 12 and described by Gb News as a “grilling,” Sunak answered the questions of pre-selected studio audience members on a variety of subjects. Sunak is a member of the Conservative party. Immediately after the program, the views of James Daly, the deputy chair of the Conservative party, were sought by the anchor.
Ofcom has launched an investigation into “People’s Forum: The Prime Minister” under their due impartiality rules after receiving some 500 complaints.
“We are investigating under Rules 5.11 and 5.12 of the Broadcasting Code which provide additional due impartiality requirements for programs dealing with matters of major political controversy and major matters relating to current public policy. Specifically, Rules 5.11 and 5.12 require that...
In the show, which aired on Gb News on Feb. 12 and described by Gb News as a “grilling,” Sunak answered the questions of pre-selected studio audience members on a variety of subjects. Sunak is a member of the Conservative party. Immediately after the program, the views of James Daly, the deputy chair of the Conservative party, were sought by the anchor.
Ofcom has launched an investigation into “People’s Forum: The Prime Minister” under their due impartiality rules after receiving some 500 complaints.
“We are investigating under Rules 5.11 and 5.12 of the Broadcasting Code which provide additional due impartiality requirements for programs dealing with matters of major political controversy and major matters relating to current public policy. Specifically, Rules 5.11 and 5.12 require that...
- 2/19/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Koen De Bouew-starring assassination thriller has proved a hit at the Belgian box office.
The Works International has secured a raft of distribution deals for its Belgian political thriller The Prime Minister (De Premier).
The English and Flemish language feature, directed by Erik van Looy, has grossed £2.2m in its first five weeks at the Belgian Box office.
The sales company has now reached agreements in multiple countries, with Trade Media taking rights for France and DDDream securing China rights. It has also signed deals in Japan (Aya Pro), Former Yugoslavia (Discovery) and India (Viswas Films).
Negotiations in Turkey, Italy and the Middle East are entering their final phase with deals expected to be announced soon.
The film’s recent deals follow agreements previously reached in Germany (Square One), Spain (Flins Y Piniculas) and the Netherlands (Dutch Film Works).
The Prime Minister stars Koen De Bouew (Loft) as the Belgian prime minister who is kidnapped on the...
The Works International has secured a raft of distribution deals for its Belgian political thriller The Prime Minister (De Premier).
The English and Flemish language feature, directed by Erik van Looy, has grossed £2.2m in its first five weeks at the Belgian Box office.
The sales company has now reached agreements in multiple countries, with Trade Media taking rights for France and DDDream securing China rights. It has also signed deals in Japan (Aya Pro), Former Yugoslavia (Discovery) and India (Viswas Films).
Negotiations in Turkey, Italy and the Middle East are entering their final phase with deals expected to be announced soon.
The film’s recent deals follow agreements previously reached in Germany (Square One), Spain (Flins Y Piniculas) and the Netherlands (Dutch Film Works).
The Prime Minister stars Koen De Bouew (Loft) as the Belgian prime minister who is kidnapped on the...
- 12/7/2016
- ScreenDaily
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