All I caught was "motherf***er" and can only assume there's some sort of quirk in Ofcom's rules that renders that more offensive than the sans-mother variation.
Yes, that's one of the big two. Needs a warning or apology no matter the time of day.
That's ideally how it happens, but maybe the production team didn't spot it at the time and it was felt that after the break was too late to be done by Adam Hills?
It was only a matter of 30 seconds between the CA's apology and Adam being back on screen. Maybe there wasn't enough communication for the CA to know if the gallery had heard it and would be getting Adam to do an apology?
That's ideally how it happens, but maybe the production team didn't spot it at the time and it was felt that after the break was too late to be done by Adam Hills?
It was only a matter of 30 seconds between the CA's apology and Adam being back on screen. Maybe there wasn't enough communication for the CA to know if the gallery had heard it and would be getting Adam to do an apology?
I meant too late as in editorially in the programme. Best for the presenter to acknowledge it straight away rather than ruin the start of the next part apologising.
The 'MF' word was used on C4 last night at 21:50ish, during an episode of Homeland, no idea if there
was a CA warning at the front of the programme, my PVR didn't start recording until a couple a seconds into the programme.
Anyway, Ofcom have this handy print out and keep guide to offensive words
You can justify its use in a drama like Homeland with a warning beforehand (it comes with one on the EPG so I would expect one from the CA also) - especially an import where beeping or cutting such a word would be distracting to the viewer - but as it's avoidable on a UK-produced live entertainment show and you wouldn't expect to hear it, an apology is appropriate.
:-(
A former member
Ive notice the "Disband" for use of a better word, CA always turns up on 4 seven most sundays, or More 4. Does he have a regular gig on Main channel 4 channel?
Is someone able to explain why the CA explicitly warns viewers during Bake Off for SU2C of "real life cancer stories"? With there being nothing said about something "viewers may find upsetting/distressing" I find it a very unusual announcement. Is it because it might catch some people off guard who are expecting a regular, upbeat episode of Bake Off?
Nowadays it's a wonder they don't have a warning that people might get offended by the use of sugar and a three minute disclaimer that if they recreate and eat anything made on Bake Off C4 will not be held responsible for any potential health implications that might result.
Is someone able to explain why the CA explicitly warns viewers during Bake Off for SU2C of "real life cancer stories"? With there being nothing said about something "viewers may find upsetting/distressing" I find it a very unusual announcement. Is it because it might catch some people off guard who are expecting a regular, upbeat episode of Bake Off?
I guess if you've been through cancer yourself or have close family who have had cancer you may not wish to be reminded of it. Better to word it specifically this way I think.
