The site that elaborator linked to had this tidbit ...

We're ruining their children, too, with our bad toons!






US invasion ends golden age of children's TV

The falling standard of children's television is laid bare today in a wide-ranging report that shows the golden age of informative, original and high-quality shows for all ages has drawn to a close.


The vast majority of children watch shows on dedicated digital channels


Children are increasingly being fed a diet of American imports, cartoons and repeats as broadcasters stop investing in popular home-grown shows, says Ofcom, the television regulator, in its most comprehensive analysis of the children's TV market.

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