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For what did Mary Whitehouse criticize the BBC?

  • Lack of comedy shows

  • Too much news coverage

  • Accountability

  • Too many adverts

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Mary Whitehouse, a prominent figure in the 1960s and 70s, criticized the BBC for its accountability towards public morality and its duty in setting appropriate standards for broadcasting content, particularly in regard to sexual and violent content. She argued that the BBC should exercise greater responsibility and be more mindful of the potential negative impacts of its programming on societal values and individual behavior.
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