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TalkTV Caps Off Tough 2024 By Recording Most Complained About TV Moment

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Rupert Murdoch's TalkTV takes the crown for most complained-about TV moment in a challenging 2024.
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  • TalkTV's controversial on-air spat between hosts Ed Balls and Julia Hartley-Brewer sparked a record-breaking 57,000 complaints to media regulator Ofcom.
  • The network's tumultuous year included plunging viewership and high-profile talent departures, raising questions about its long-term viability in the increasingly crowded UK media landscape.
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Ed Balls, Julia Hartley-Brewer, TalkTV, Ofcom
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