Earlier this week the Independent Television Commission, which regulates commercial television, reported Queer As Folk had attracted a record 160 complaints.

BBC: john simm

In 1998, Riddell was invited to meet the Queen at Buckingham Palace, having been identified as one of the nation's young achievers by the Independent Television Commission.

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He said he was "comfortable" the combined broadcasting, distribution and production operations would stand up to scrutiny by the competition authorities and Independent Television Commission.

BBC: Granada and Carlton agree merger