Worse than the FCC: New Ofcom code could ban Bambi?

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"New Ofcom code 'could ban Bambi'

Songs of Praise may have to carry a warning

Proposed new rules on broadcasting standards could be so tough they end up banning Bambi, the BBC has said.

A draft broadcasting code being drawn up by industry watchdog Ofcom threatens the BBC's long-established tradition of self-regulation, the corporation said.

In a consultation, it argued that a clause requiring children be protected from "psychological harm" could hit Bambi because it scares some children. "

Rest of article here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/3722904.stm

JAYCEB, Friday, 8 October 2004 17:16 (twenty-one years ago)

eight months pass...

We are a lovely people

AQ, Thursday, 30 June 2005 23:54 (twenty years ago)

Welcome to the neu american dark side

Jimmy Mod Is Sick of Being The Best At Everything (ModJ), Thursday, 30 June 2005 23:57 (twenty years ago)


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