Let’s be honest, there’s nothing more exciting than watching a normal programme – like the news or a chat show – degrade into a bitter swearing match or even actual fisticuffs, so we thought we’d bring you a round-up of the all time greats of TV tantrums most of which were live on air as they happened.

The majority of them happen on American TV – maybe that’s because we Brits are too reserved for such behaviour! – however, I did find two UK TV interviews where tempers were somewhat frayed… Read more & comment »

The BBC has apologised to over 100 viewers who complained after the channel aired 12 hours of almost continuous sport on Saturday.

The sport overload began at noon on Saturday with Football Focus, continued with three Six Nations rugby matches, and ended with Match Of The Day at 11.40pm. The only break from the running sweaty men was the regular news bulletins, Anne Robinsons The Weakest Link and an episode of Out-take TV.

One viewer wrote on the BBC message board: “I am furious. Sport in the morning, Sport in the afternoon and now. Sport in the evening on Saturday night!!!!!”

Another wrote: “What the hell do we pay a fee for? … When I was a kid Saturday night was the best.

“Now what do I get? Rugby, then football. All on BBC1, all evening, great!

“Come on BBC. We need some entertainment. You’re turning into a sports channel!”
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