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Old 11-12-2010, 17:53   #55
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Re: Katie Price complains to Ofcom over Frankie Boyle gag

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Originally Posted by Pierre View Post
No, but whether I think it is acceptable or not is irrelevant

Absolutely

Of course, but that is all - but there should be no further punitive recourse
But no one is arguing for that.

The main points raised are that it was a nasty 'joke' in very poor taste, Price is more than entitled to complain, as are we to find it distasteful.

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Originally Posted by punky View Post
It doesn't matter if anyone thinks it's funny or not but Frankie Boyle delivering a what essentially is a private-performance. He deserves to do so without interference. whether people like it or not shouldn't impact that.

She can ask C4 for an apology. That's fine, and its a PR issue which i'm sure they'll gush over. What would reporting to OfCom do? Can the ban re-transmission of the material? Fine Boyle? OfCom have a duty to address material which I guess would be illegal of which Boyle's material here shouldn't be.
Ofcom have a wider scope than simply stopping illegal material. There are rules regarding decency and the fact he named the child in question may also be an issue they need to deal with.
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