Complaints surge over swearing on T.V. and radio

Written by Super User 18 May 2010

 

Record numbers of people are complaining about the use of foul language on TV and radio programmes. Ofcom, the communications regulator, received 500 complaints in the first three months of this year, and has been asked to rule on a further 1,159 complaints from 2009. These figures represent a significant increase since 2006 when there were 841 complaints. Critics have attacked the use of obscene language, and called on Ofcom to impose stricter guidelines. Vivienne Pattison, Director of Mediawatch-UK, said: ‘This kind of language is not tolerated in the office or in the playground, so why is it on television?’ Last week Doctor Who fans reacted angrily to what they claim is the 'sexualisation' of the show, saying the material was 'totally inappropriate' for a family drama.

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