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What issues of taste, decency and language are raised by crime reporting on TV?

Viewers' comments on BBC News coverage. Is there a danger that crime reporting on TV hypes up the drama and shows too many upsetting details?

Viewers' comments on BBC News coverage. As the horrific news of the nurse convicted of murder earlier in the week reminds us, crime exerts a fascination for journalists and audiences. But is there a danger of relishing the gory details and hyping up the drama?

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