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Who is regulating reality TV? Lessons from MAFS UK
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16:31Now PlayingReality TV is under scrutiny after serious allegations surrounding Married At First Sight UK (MAFS UK) on Channel 4. Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman discuss whether reality TV regulation in the UK is failing contestants, if producers should face tougher duty of care rules, and whether MPs and Ofcom should step in to make reality television safer.
Topics in this episode:
MAFS UK controversy explained
Reality TV regulation and contestant welfare
Ofcom, Channel 4 and duty of care debates
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