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Downton Abbey rape scene will not face investigation despite complaints

4 Nov 2013: ITV broadcast episode containing controversial scene post-watershed and with a pre-transmission warning. By John Plunkett
Digital Kids: how children are using devices, apps and media in 2013

31 Oct 2013: A day-long liveblog covering the latest research, trends and views on children's changing media habits
Google: policing digital content for kids does not require legislation

30 Oct 2013: Tech giant tells Ofcom that parental control, filters and on-screen warnings should play biggest role in internet-connected TV. By Tara Conlan
Ofcom tackles price rises on 'fixed' phone and internet contracts

23 Oct 2013: Telecoms watchdog demands 30 days' notice of any rises and a waiver on cancellation penalties
Mobile networks face fivefold increase in cost of renting spectrum

10 Oct 2013: Ofcom recommends rise in annual licence fees from £64.4m to £309m amid fears that customers will be hit
Downton Abbey rape scene defended by series creator Julian Fellowes

8 Oct 2013: More than 200 viewers complain to Ofcom about scene in ITV drama depicting aftermath of attack on lady's maid
White space broadband: your questions answered

2 Oct 2013: The telecommunications watchdog, Ofcom, is running a trial with partners including Microsoft, Google and BT to use new 'white space' technology for mobile broadband and connectivity. By Samuel Gibbs
German pay-TV post for James Murdoch

30 Sep 2013:
Rupert's son becomes chairman of Sky Deutschland
BBC rated UK's top source for news

25 Sep 2013: Media regulator Ofcom's report shows television is the most important platform for news, with 34% of adults turning to BBC1. By John Plunkett
Media Talk podcast: Sir David Attenborough on the BBC payoffs row

Audio (36min 45sec), 19 Sep 2013:
The broadcaster tells John Plunkett where the corporation has gone wrong, plus reaction to last week's committee hearing
Bauer Media stops publishing magazine accused of being pro-Nazi

13 Sep 2013:
German group pulls plug on Der Landser after 43 years
Ofcom could easily regulate BBC, says chief executive

13 Sep 2013: Ofcom boss Ed Richards says it would be 'comparatively easy' to oversee corporation, but parliament has ultimate responsibility. By John Plunkett
BBC ex-chair says NAO more interested in headlines than value for money

12 Sep 2013: RTS Convention: Sir Christopher Bland criticises 'highly politicised' spending watchdog as debate over governance grows. By John Plunkett
BBC governance review is overdue - but welcome

12 Sep 2013:
Roy Greenslade applauds the decision to review the relationship between the BBC's executive and the BBC Trust
We must stand up for the BBC

10 Sep 2013: Tessa Jowell: The corporation is truly a public good. Its ownership and governance should be put beyond doubt