05/02/2015
Louise White asks if alcohol marketing is to blame for underage drinking and how important it is that major sporting events are shown on free-to-view TV.
Is alcohol marketing to blame for underage drinking?
Campaigners are calling for action to make sure children are not regularly exposed to alcohol adverts.
Alcohol Focus Scotland said current codes were failing to prevent under-18s from absorbing alcohol messages on TV, online and in the cinema.
The call came as a survey for alcohol concern groups suggested primary school children were more familiar with some beers than biscuit and crisp brands.
AND
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ has lost the rights to show live coverage of golf's Open Championship from 2017, when Sky will assume the rights. It ends 60 years of the Open being shown on free-to-air television. High-profile figures in golf have voiced their disappointment about the decision to switch from terrestrial television to a subscription network, expressing fears it will strike a further blow in terms of participation to a sport already dwindling in numbers, and suggesting the decision was simply money-driven.
How important is it that major sporting events are shown on free-to-air TV?
Ways to get in touch. You can phone 0500 92 95 00. Text 80295. Email morningcallscotland@bbc.co.uk.
Last on
Clip
-
Is alcohol marketing to blame for underage drinking?
Duration: 03:31
Broadcasts
- Thu 5 Feb 2015 08:50Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland
- Thu 5 Feb 2015 10:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands