Looking back in anger: The 10 most complained about shows of 2013
Ofcom has revealed the top 10 shows that received the most number of complaints with Big Brothers claiming the top spot.
06:13 29 December 2013
Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom has released the list of the most complained shows of 2013. Shocking absolutely nobody, Channel 5 reality show, Big Brother, has topped the list yet again after it received 965 complaints. This is over 200 more than any other show. Majority of the complaints were related to housemate Jemima Slade and her preference on men.
Meanwhile, the second spot was given to the X Factor after it received 734 complaints. More than 300 of the complaints were about an episode wherein US pop star Lady Gaga performed in a skimpy outfit made of shells and flesh-coloured underwear.
ITV came in third with 574 complaints, which were mostly related to its coverage of the killing of Fusilier Lee Rigby on May 22.
The BBC News, Emmerdale, Downton Abbey and Coronation Street were also among the top 10 most complained about shows.
The most complained about TV shows of 2013, to December 12
- Big Brother: 965 complaints
- The X Factor: 734
- ITV News: 574
- Comic Relief: Funny for Money: 492
- Celebrity Big Brother: 438
- Britain's Got Talent: 422
- Emmerdale: 376
- BBC News: 354
- Downton Abbey: 252
- Coronation Street: 225