Dame Floella: Social media detrimental to our children

BARONESS Floella Benjamin has warned that the rise of social media and the decline of children's TV are "detrimental" to young people.

- Charlotte McLaughlin

The presenter, 75, questioned where the modern-day versions of classic shows like Grange Hill have gone.

Her comments come after Sir Phil Redmond, who created Hollyoaks, Grange Hill and Brookside, said the "courage has gone out of broadcasting," in recent years.

Floella, who hosted Play School and Play Away, said children's TV is "in crisis" and "in turmoil".

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