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George Monbiot refers to an old study in England, which I have read about elsewhere, indicating that rectifying bad diet has a clear effect on reducing violent crime. Of course, for Monbiot, this means that the government should be heavily regulating fast food advertising.
But this little part of his article is especially odd:
Which? reports that the most popular ITV programmes among two- to nine-year-olds are Dancing on Ice, Coronation Street and Emmerdale, but Ofcom plans to regulate only the programmes made specifically for the under-nines.
Coronation Street is popular with under 9 year olds??
I have never heard of Emmerdale before, but it is described on one Google link as "a popular TV soap opera set in the Yorkshire Dales." The ITV website provides this synopsis of an upcoming episode (note the title, and visit the website for a pic from the show):
Dominatricks
Tues 2nd May, 7.00pm
When Pollard hears that he may have some information on rival Irvin Ward, he heads off to meet Shirley Walsh in a local layby.
But instead of giving Pollard the information, she turns frisky and tries to give him something else!
It is all of course a set-up, which Pollard realises when the courier photographer snaps him in the act!
Back in the village and another prominent local is in danger of being caught out when Hari lies to Paddy and arranges to meet with passionate Perdy.
And finally, Jean comes up with a plan for her and Terry to stay together, in secret. What’s her idea?
Poor diet amongst kids may be a serious issue, but how about a column on the dangers of little ones watching soaps?
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