ITV boss Peter Fincham receives legal letter from Lord Mcalpine

ITV’s Director of Television said he has received a letter from Lord Mcalpine, after This Morning alleged the former Tory MP was a pedophile.

During an interview on ITV’s mid-morning tv show, Phillip Schofield presented the Prime Minister with a list of names of individuals alleged to have been involved in pedophilia.

Lucy Manning, ITV News’ UK Editor, tweeted:

Just doorstepped ITV boss Peter Fincham. Says has received a legal letter from Lord Mcalpine & will respond very quickly.

— lucy manning (@lucymanning) November 15, 2012

ITV boss Peter Fincham says he has spoken to Philip Schofield who realises his mistake & lapse in ITV journalism.

— lucy manning (@lucymanning) November 15, 2012

Pressed Peter Fincham what disciplinary action had been taken. Said wouldn't go into detail but Philip Schofield would stay on air.

— lucy manning (@lucymanning) November 15, 2012

The television watchdog Ofcom has recieved 415 complaints over Schofield and under 5 for the original Newsnight report on Lord Mcalpine.