Radio Caroline breached Ofcom rules after mistakenly announcing King's death
The messages claimed the "news media" had "confirmed" the death, and were followed by the national anthem and 16 minutes of silence on DAB+, while AM listeners heard back-up music. A correction and apology was broadcast 30 minutes later. It described the false announcement as a "very significant inaccuracy" on a matter of "very high public interest".The mistake happened after a staff member carrying out maintenance accessed pre‑recorded obituary files intended for use in the event of the King's death.
- ▪The messages claimed the "news media" had "confirmed" the death, and were followed by the national anthem and 16 minutes of silence on DAB+, while AM listeners heard back-up music.
- ▪A correction and apology was broadcast 30 minutes later.
- ▪It described the false announcement as a "very significant inaccuracy" on a matter of "very high public interest".The mistake happened after a staff member carrying out maintenance accessed pre‑recorded obituary files intended for use in th
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Radio Caroline breached Ofcom rules after mistakenly announcing King's deathImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The station celebrated its 60th birthday in 2024ByFrankie AllanBBC NewsPublished12 minutes agoRadio Caroline has been found in breach of broadcasting rules after it mistakenly announced the death of King Charles III.The station aired three pre-recorded announcements falsely stating the King had died during the Barry Marsh Show on 19 May. The messages claimed the "news media" had "confirmed" the death, and were followed by the national anthem and 16 minutes of silence on DAB+, while AM listeners heard back-up music. A correction and apology was broadcast 30 minutes later.
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