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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Casey Cooper-Fiske

Radio station accidentally announced King’s death then broadcast 16 minutes of silence as panicked staff member ran away

Radio Caroline has been found to have breached Ofcom rules when it accidentally announced that the King had died.

The Essex broadcaster apologised in May after the messages were played on The Barry Marsh Show, one of which said “we have suspended our normal programmes until further notice as a mark of respect following the passing of His Majesty King Charles III”.

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