Disgraced newsreader Huw Edwards reportedly set to ‘state his case’ in new Channel 4 series One employee allegedly called it ‘desperate publicity stunt’ The Independent UK · May 24
‘People are like: you’re a crackpot’: how Sam Campbell became comedy’s oddball superstar Having enjoyed breakout fame on Taskmaster and Last One Laughing, the subversive Australian comic has been handed the reins of his own very strange sitcom. Get ready for feet animations and a character called Super-Breast … The Guardian - UK · May 24
TV tonight: Joseph Fiennes is uncanny as Gareth Southgate James Graham’s smash hit play Dear England comes to the small screen. Plus, a tense drama about a love triangle that ended in murder. Here’s what to watch this evening The Guardian - UK · May 24
‘It’s just not safe. It’s not OK’: can Married at First Sight ever be risk-free? Many contestants have a positive experience on the reality show, but others say the format is unsafe The Guardian - UK · May 23
Farage faces demands to ‘come clean’ over ‘murky’ finances following new revelations The Reform UK leader was already facing questions over a £5m donation from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne but now there are questions over a county court judgement against him ordering him to pay almost £10,000 The Independent UK · May 22
Ex-Ofcom chair warns of reality TV ‘exploitation’ after Married At First Sight claims Lord Grade, former chairman of Ofcom, has warned that reality television producers are at risk of “crossing a line into exploitation and taking risks with the public’s mental health.” His comments follow allegations of sexual misconduct and rape made by former participants of Married At First Sight (MAFS) UK ,… The Independent UK · May 22
Married at First Sight: does reality TV’s duty of care support participants – or the industry? A BBC Panorama investigation has revealed serious allegations of assault on Channel 4’s hit reality show, Married at First Sight. Three women who took part in the programme say they were raped or sexually assaulted by their on-screen “husbands” during filming. The Conversation · May 22
Best of the Rest: w/c Saturday May 30 Our choice of programmes to watch week beginning Saturday, May 30 The Independent UK · May 22
What do the Married at First Sight rape claims tell us? That reality TV is sometimes all too real The allegations of rape and sexual assault made by ‘brides’ on the show reflect what many other women experience. Sadly, so do the responses, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · May 22
Tui ends sponsorship of Married at First Sight after sexual misconduct allegations Travel firm exits partnership after Panorama revealed allegations by three women against on-screen husbands The Guardian - UK · May 21
Married At First Sight spin-off remains in pre-production, Channel 4 says The broadcaster announced the launch of Second Marriage At First Sight in February. Evening Standard · May 21
Tui ends sponsorship of Channel 4’s Married At First Sight UK and Australia It comes after a BBC Panorama documentary raised allegations of sexual misconduct and rape regarding the reality show. Evening Standard · May 21
Ofcom boss says Married At First Sight UK allegations are a ‘wake-up call’ IN FULL The Independent UK · May 21
Married At First Sight allegations raise ‘really serious concerns’, says Ofcom boss All three men deny the allegations, which were revealed in a BBC Panorama programme The Independent UK · May 21
Evening Standard · May 21 Married At First Sight allegations raise serious concerns, says Ofcom boss Dame Melanie Dawes said the regulator will tighten up guidance if necessary.
Cinemablend · May 20 Exec Denies Married At First Sight Has Been Canceled But Says Network Is Investigating Sexual Assault Allegations The network's head honcho is speaking out.
What Hi-Fi? · May 20 Two of the UK's most popular TV services could be shutting down – and it's bad news if you're off the grid Freely is likely to take on the mantle
The Guardian - UK · May 20 Channel 4 boss apologises after Married at First Sight sexual misconduct allegations Priya Dogra says she believes channel acted appropriately, but that she is ‘deeply sorry’ for distress of participants
The Independent UK · May 20 Channel 4 boss ‘deeply sorry’ after MAFS sexual assault and rape allegations Senior figures at Channel 4, including chief executive Priya Dogra, spoke at a briefing.
The Independent UK · May 20 MAFS UK ‘kept women safe’ says Channel 4 boss amid rape allegations IN FULL
Evening Standard · May 20 Channel 4 boss ‘very confident’ right decisions made regarding MAFS allegations Senior figures at Channel 4 were speaking at a briefing for the broadcaster’s annual report.
The Independent UK · May 20 Channel 4 facing more pressure amid MAFS UK allegations – what we know IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 20 Channel 4 boss ‘deeply sorry’ over Married at First Sight UK rape claims Priya Dogra said the women’s ‘distress is clear’ and their accounts of their time on the show were ‘troubling’
Evening Standard · May 20 MPs write to Channel 4 over allegations of rape and sexual assault on MAFS UK The move follows allegations made during a Panorama documentary.
Pedestrian.tv · May 20 MAFS UK Star Shona Manderson Speaks Out As Police Urge Other Victims To Come Forward Former MAFS UK bride Shona Manderson shares a “deeply personal” IG statement about her on‑screen marriage, pregnancy, abortion and concerns.