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What is a 'note' on iPlayer?

The BBC has added a note to the Panorama programme on iPlayer about Evri's libel claim. This is a way for the BBC to acknowledge the ongoing legal dispute without commenting on the case itself. It informs viewers that the programme is subject to a legal challenge.

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