Communicating our opinions really does make a Christian difference.
The media impacts the whole of our society, with TV, film and radio, the press, advertising and social media all competing to educate, entertain and influence society.
We have a great opportunity to speak light and salt into the media world simply by getting in touch – commending what is good and sharing our concern about content we believe is inaccurate or inappropriate.
This Media Card has been designed to help us express our views directly to the people and organisations responsible.
Apparently, one individual letter, email or call to a media company is reckoned to represent the views of ten thousand other concerned listeners or viewers!
How to use this guide
Strike whilst the iron’s hot – don’t delay to comment
Use the links to email directly, or use online forms
If easier, use the phone numbers shown
Make clear, concise and courteous comments
Who to contact:
Regulators - whichever regulatory body is concerned
Media organisations - Producers, editors, duty officers or the Chief Executive or Chairman of the company
Your MP - at the House of Commons London SW1A 0AA or other elected representative if it is of major importance
What to say:
When phoning make notes first – all calls are logged
Give date/time/title of the programme or material and state what you liked or found offensive
If appropriate say who you are, for example parent, nurse, doctor or teacher
Official Regulators
Ofcom
Responsible for investigating complaints for all broadcasting and telecommunications.
PO Box 1285
Warrington
WA1 9GL
0300 123 3333
0300 123 2023 (Welsh)
(twitter logo) @Ofcom
ofcom.org.uk/complain-to-ofcom
The Advertising Standards Authority
Independent regulator for advertisements
Mid City Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6QT
020 7492 2222
(twitter logo) @ASA_UK
asa.uk/make-a-complain
The British Board of Film Classification
Classifies films released in the UK
3 Soho Square
London
W1D 3HD
020 7440 1570
(twitter logo) @BBFC
bbfc.co.uk/about-bbfc/contact-us/public-feedback
IPSO – Independent Press Standards Organisation
Regulator for most mainstream written press except the Observer and the Guardian, who have separate internal complaints systems.
Gate House
1 Farringdon Street
London
EC4 M7LG
0300 123 2220
(twitter logo) @IpsoNews
ipso.co.uk/make-a-complaint/complaints-form
IMPRESS – Independent Monitor for the Press
Regulates many independent media outlets online and offline
16-18 New Bridge Street
London
EC4V 6AG
020 3325 4288
(twitter logo) @impressproject
Impress.press/complaints
Parent Port
Convenient one-stop shop for feedback on content you consider unsuitable for children
(twitter logo) @ParentPort
parentport.org.uk/make-a-complaint
Television and Radio Channels
BBC Complaints
PO Box 1922
Darlington
DL3 0UR
03700 100 222
(twitter logo) @BBC
bbc.co.uk/complaints
ITV - also covers UTV and STV
Viewer Services
Gas Street
Birmingham
B1 2JT
0844 881 4150
(twitter logo) @ITV
itv.com/contactus
Channel 4
124 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 2TX
020 7396 4444
(twitter logo) @Channel4
viewerenquiries@channel4.co.uk
channel4.com/4viewers/contact-us
Channel 5
17-29 Hawley Crescent
London
NW1 8TT
020 3580 3600
viewerenquiries@channel5.com
(twitter logo) @channel5_tv
S4C
Parc Tŷ Glas
Llanishen
Cardiff
CF14 5DU
(twitter logo) @S4C
s4c.cymru/en/contact-us
Sky
Customer Complaints
PO Box 43
Livingstone
West Lothian
EH54 7DD
0344 241 0265
(twitter logo) @SkyUK
contactus.sky.com/uk
Streaming services
Netlix: is based in the Netherlands and to make a complaint you need to contact them directly: https://help.netflix.com/en/
Amazon Prime: under it's 'Terms of use', Amazon say this: Explicit Content. By using the Service, you may encounter content that may be offensive, indecent or objectionable; this content may or may not be identified as having explicit language or other attributes. Nevertheless, you agree to use the Service at your sole risk, and Amazon has no liability to you for any content. Content types, genres, categories, and descriptions are provided for convenience, and Amazon does not guarantee their accuracy. However, you can still contact Amazon directly: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/he...
Disney +: contact Disney + directly - https://support.disney.com/hc/en-gb/articles/115003530446-What-can-I-do-if-I-want-to-make-a-complaint-
