Post by Teddy Bear on Sept 25, 2008 18:14:04 GMT
When the BBC wants to run a contentious programme, like Jerry Springer the Opera for example, they manage to find justification for it despite opposition. When it might damage their own ideological hegemony, or risk offense to Muslims that might be militant, they show their real character - spineless weasels.
I don't know how a show about a wannabe suicide bomber could be humorous, although I like the joke about two women in Harrods trying on Burkas, and one asks the other "does my bomb look big in this?", but our society uses humour to make many valid points. The fact that the BBC has elected to avoid risking any confrontation shows their worthlessness at representing our society.
I don't know how a show about a wannabe suicide bomber could be humorous, although I like the joke about two women in Harrods trying on Burkas, and one asks the other "does my bomb look big in this?", but our society uses humour to make many valid points. The fact that the BBC has elected to avoid risking any confrontation shows their worthlessness at representing our society.
TV comedy about wannabe suicide bomber is rejected by BBC and C4
By Benedict Moore-bridger
Last updated at 10:24 AM on 22nd September 2008
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Controversial Brass Eye star Chris Morris has had his new comedy about suicide bombers rejected by TV bosses
Channel 4 and the BBC have refused to commission a new comedy about a wannabe suicide bomber by Brass Eye creator Chris Morris.
It is believed the programme, about a jihadist cell in the North of England, was deemed unsuitable for prime-time audiences.
There are attempts to secure funding from Film4 for the project.
Channel 4 would have first refusal on any subsequent TV broadcast.
The film is Morris's first major venture since Nathan Barley, a satirical comedy about 'cool' Londoners.
He is best known for his cult TV show Brass Eye.
In 2001, he was slammed over a 'Paedophile Special' episode, which generated 2,000 complaints and resulted in politicians condemning Morris.
A source close to the new project said it had effectively been refused because of its subject matter. The source said: 'It is subject matter that needs debate and is absolutely hilarious.'
The programme's producer said Morris had carried out research to ensure the programme was acceptable to the Muslim community.
Mark Herbert, from Warp Films, said: 'Chris's research has been meticulous. It is fatwa-proof.'
A BBC source said they had given the comedy serious consideration.
A Channel 4 spokesman said: 'It was agreed at a very early stage that the project would work best as a film and from this point was developed through Film4.'
By Benedict Moore-bridger
Last updated at 10:24 AM on 22nd September 2008
Comments (26) Add to My Stories
Controversial Brass Eye star Chris Morris has had his new comedy about suicide bombers rejected by TV bosses
Channel 4 and the BBC have refused to commission a new comedy about a wannabe suicide bomber by Brass Eye creator Chris Morris.
It is believed the programme, about a jihadist cell in the North of England, was deemed unsuitable for prime-time audiences.
There are attempts to secure funding from Film4 for the project.
Channel 4 would have first refusal on any subsequent TV broadcast.
The film is Morris's first major venture since Nathan Barley, a satirical comedy about 'cool' Londoners.
He is best known for his cult TV show Brass Eye.
In 2001, he was slammed over a 'Paedophile Special' episode, which generated 2,000 complaints and resulted in politicians condemning Morris.
A source close to the new project said it had effectively been refused because of its subject matter. The source said: 'It is subject matter that needs debate and is absolutely hilarious.'
The programme's producer said Morris had carried out research to ensure the programme was acceptable to the Muslim community.
Mark Herbert, from Warp Films, said: 'Chris's research has been meticulous. It is fatwa-proof.'
A BBC source said they had given the comedy serious consideration.
A Channel 4 spokesman said: 'It was agreed at a very early stage that the project would work best as a film and from this point was developed through Film4.'