Is it right for broadcasters to disrupt their schedules and cancel popoular output when events like this occur? or was the BBC's approach on the day of 9/11 more in keeping, where they broke coverage of events in New York to show EastEnders at its usual time?
I would go for keeping to the schedules because there are plenty of purely news channels on tv and radio for those that want it. There is enough misery out there but no need for it to be compulsory viewing (or turn off) for those who dont want it.
Yes, it was right for programmes to be taken off air this morning in favour of the shocking breaking news. News of 9/11 had been broadcast for many hours before the evening schedules were due to begin, and I think that is the difference.
I am sure that those people can find something better to do other than watch this human bear-bating contest. Its just exploiting the less-well educated for the amusement of others barely any better.