Apparently TVNZ (New Zealand’s state broadcaster) received some complaints after interrupting a Coronation Street special on Friday night to display coverage of the drama unfolding in Beslan:
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A TVNZ spokeswoman said the decision caused a flurry of calls from viewers complaining they had lost the last 10 minutes of Coronation St Secrets: Undressed.
She said some viewers complained the action had nothing to do with New Zealand and so should not cost them their normal Friday evening viewing.
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Excuse my French, but get some bloody perspective people! What in gods’ name compels you to ring and complain about missing a bloody television program while people are losing their lives?