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punky · 16-06-2010, 23:00

I thought Dr Who and Merlin are designed to be family programmes. Family programmes have to appeal to children.

If anything I think the opposite is happening. Adult shows (9pm onwards) are putting more swearing, violence, drugs and sex in. Even pre-watershed shows are starting to do this now.

16-06-2010, 23:00	#4
punky Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Age: 45 Posts: 14,750	Re: Stephen Fry criticises 'childish' British TV I thought Dr Who and Merlin are designed to be family programmes. Family programmes have to appeal to children. If anything I think the opposite is happening. Adult shows (9pm onwards) are putting more swearing, violence, drugs and sex in. Even pre-watershed shows are starting to do this now.