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Old 17-06-2010, 08:04   #8
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Re: Stephen Fry criticises 'childish' British TV

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Originally Posted by Maggy J View Post
I think that the fact that that shows have more swearing and sex is no litmus indication that TV programmes are more adult in content and in standard than they were.
It's more an indication that maybe standards have slipped without any quality being added.
Or sadly what he may really be alluding to is the general "dumbing down" of UK produced TV. There is a real lack of intelligent, thought provoking, one off programs or dramas these days. With too much emphasis on a series being of at least 6 episodes duration and must appeal to young adults.
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