Channel 4 to show Twitter ad abuse

Channel 4 is broadcasting the abuse directed at some of the faces in its adverts for being disabled, black or gay.

When Nationwide, Mccain and Maltesers commercials previously aired, the people featured were subjected to abusive tweets.

Now the broadcaster will be repeating the adverts, this time overlaying on-screen some of the comments directed at the people in them.

The adverts which will air today are being shown with the full consent of those featured.