Watchdog rejects criticism of Fred West series

A controversial series about killers Fred and Rose West - which prompted an appeal to the Attorney General to prevent its screening - has been cleared by a broadcasting watchdog.

A controversial series about killers Fred and Rose West - which prompted an appeal to the Attorney General to prevent its screening - has been cleared by a broadcasting watchdog.

The Channel 5 programme prompted complaints about the use of such horrific events for entertainment and the inclusion of tapes of Fred West’s voice.

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