TV has become exploitative and cruel, says Ofcom chair Michael Grade

The boss of the broadcast regulator has expressed concern about how the chase for audience ratings is harming the industry

Television has become more exploitative and cruel", according to Michael Grade, the chair of the broadcasting regulator, Ofcom.

The exploitation dial has been switched up more and more for ratings," said the peer and former chair of the BBC board. It makes me mad. I really don't like it or enjoy it.