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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Naomi Clarke

HISTORICAL FACTS: Ofcom chief there would be real value in regulating netflix | History Defined

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The head of Ofcom has said there would be “real value” in the media watchdog regulating Netflix following criticism towards Jimmy Carr after he made a joke about the Holocaust during his special on the streaming service.

The comedian, known for his stand-up and roles on shows such as 8 Out Of 10 Cats, issued a “trigger warning” to the audience at the beginning of his one-hour Netflix special, admitting his performance contained “terrible things”.

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