'Violent' Emmerdale warned by TV watchdog

English soap opera Emmerdale has come under fire from TV watchdog Ofcom for showing too much violence on screen.

Mon, 23 Apr, 2007 - 16:03

English soap opera Emmerdale has come under fire from TV watchdog Ofcom for showing too much violence on screen.

Ofcom issued a statement to "remind" broadcasters to limit violent content after receiving a number of complaints about the Yorkshire Television show.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Person: Tom King Person: Sadie Person: Cain Dingle Person: Cain Person: Tom Organisation: Ofcom Organisation: Yorkshire Television Organisation: ITV

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