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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Naomi Clarke

Ofcom chief: There would be ‘real value’ in regulating Netflix

PA Media

The head of Ofcom has said there would be “real value” in the media watchdog regulating Netflix following criticism towards Jimmy Carr after he made a joke about the Holocaust during his special on the streaming service.

The comedian, known for his stand-up and roles on shows such as 8 Out Of 10 Cats, issued a “trigger warning” to the audience at the beginning of his one-hour Netflix special, admitting his performance contained “terrible things”.

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