The BBC Trust's thinly-veiled critique of Ofcom prompted the broadcasting watchdog to offer a response pointing out it has the "same high standards" of regulation as the corporation's governing body.
People want higher standards of animal welfare.
Higher standards of education?
Fox also benefited by comparison to the high costs of broadcasting the Super Bowl last year.
To balance the higher cost of broadcasting the games, ESPN demanded more money for title sponsorship of each game.
I've known Jay Hunt for years and I know her to be passionately committed to the highest standards in public service broadcasting – for the widest possible audience.
Ofcom said that ITV "added" to the young girl's distress and failed to apply "generally accepted standards of broadcasting".
But attempts to raise the moral standards of broadcasting in the past have often resulted in a decline in viewers.
The BBC coverage reflects our commitment to delivering great sporting events with the determination to continue the standards of broadcasting previously seen at Olympic Games".
This is a high standard of proof.
