ITV boss Peter Fincham receives legal letter from Lord Mcalpine
ITV’s Director of Television said he has received a letter from Lord Mcalpine, after This Morning alleged the former Tory MP was a pedophile.
During an interview on ITV’s mid-morning tv show, Phillip Schofield presented the Prime Minister with a list of names of individuals alleged to have been involved in pedophilia.
Lucy Manning, ITV News’ UK Editor, tweeted:
Just doorstepped ITV boss Peter Fincham. Says has received a legal letter from Lord Mcalpine & will respond very quickly.
— lucy manning (@lucymanning) November 15, 2012
ITV boss Peter Fincham says he has spoken to Philip Schofield who realises his mistake & lapse in ITV journalism.
— lucy manning (@lucymanning) November 15, 2012
Pressed Peter Fincham what disciplinary action had been taken. Said wouldn't go into detail but Philip Schofield would stay on air.
— lucy manning (@lucymanning) November 15, 2012
The television watchdog Ofcom has recieved 415 complaints over Schofield and under 5 for the original Newsnight report on Lord Mcalpine.
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