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Radio Caroline breached Ofcom rules after mistakenly announcing King's death

Radio Caroline breached Ofcom rules after mistakenly announcing King's death
BBC Entertainment Monday 10 August 2026, 11:57 UTC 1 min read
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A correction and apology wasn't aired until 30 minutes after the incident occurred.

A correction and apology wasn't aired until 30 minutes after the incident occurred.
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