BBC receives relatively few complaints over coverage of Queens

Internal data shows 670 objections, in stark contrast with the 100,000 that accompanied death of husband

The BBC's wall-to-wall coverage of the Queen's death has avoided the mass of complaints that accompanied its output when Prince Philip died, although broadcasters are edging back towards normal schedules as viewing figures start to dip.

Internal BBC complaints data show it received about 670 objections from people who felt last Thursday's coverage of the Queen's death was excessive, compared with the 100,000 who objected to its output to mark her husband dying. Sources suggested the number had increased in recent days but remained relatively low, with a formal tally due to be published later this week.