Ofcom Criticizes BBC for Traitors Crew Data

The BBC's reality show The Traitors is facing criticism for inaccurately reporting the number of local Scottish crew members employed during its production. Ofcom recently corrected the show's record, revealing that only 20% of the crew were actually based in Scotland, contrary to the previously claimed 50%. This discrepancy came to light following complaints from the local industry and subsequent spot checks by Ofcom, which highlighted that the original statistics misrepresented the involvement of Scottish talent. The situation has sparked a broader debate about the BBC's commitment to supporting local productions and the effectiveness of current regulations. Critics argue that the BBC's portrayal of The Traitors as a Scottish production is misleading, given that it is produced by a London-based company. There are calls for Ofcom to reassess the broadcasting regulations and for a potential devolution of broadcasting responsibilities to the Scottish Government.