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Scottish Sun
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
More woke madness as ITV comedy classic is slapped with trigger warning due to ‘outmoded and offensive' language
Read on for lines from the TV classic that have prompted woke warnings from channel bosses WOKE JOKE More woke madness as ITV comedy classic is slapped with trigger warning due to 'outmoded and offensive' language CLASSIC ITV comedy-drama Minder now has a trigger warning over the 'outmoded and offensive' language used by Arthur Daley and sidekick Terry. Episodes on the streaming service ITVX warn the show 'contains offensive language, outmoded sexual stereotypes and some violence'. Advertisement 2 Classic ITV comedy-drama Minder has been given a trigger warning over 'outmoded and offensive' language from Arthur Daley and Terry Credit: Rex Features 2 The show featured wheeler-dealer Arthur, played by George Cole, and his minder Terry McCann, played by Dennis Waterman Credit: Rex Minder, which ran from 1979 to 1994, featured wheeler-dealer Arthur, played by George Cole, and bodyguard Terry McCann, played by Dennis Waterman. In 1980 episode Whose Wife Is It Anyway?, Arthur instructs his muscle, Terry, to protect a gay couple who run an antique shop. Terry calls one half of the couple a 'raving iron' — a reference to a Cockney rhyming slang term for gay men. Other homosexual slurs are also used. Advertisement Terry taunts Arthur when he goes to visit one of the men in hospital, saying: 'Give him a kiss from me.' And he tells Arthur — known for his catchphrase 'Er indoors' — he will not stay at the couple's flat as he wants to 'enjoy a few drinks' and 'pull a bird'. Terry later beds an older married woman, telling her the sex was 'smashing'. And there is violence when Arthur is punched in the stomach by a thug, while Terry also gets into a dramatic rooftop dust-up. Advertisement Nineties sketch comedy The Fast Show was also recently given a BBC trigger warning for 'discriminatory language', including for its infamous Suit You Sir sketches. And classic Ronnie Barker sitcom Open All Hours also has advisories —over lusty references to Nurse Gladys Emmanuel. ITV was contacted for comment.
Scottish Sun
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Fast Show actor's child took own life at home aged just 25 as dad opens up on ‘incomprehensible tragedy'
HEARTBREAKING LOSS Fast Show actor's child took own life at home aged just 25 as dad opens up on 'incomprehensible tragedy' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE child of a Fast Show actor took their own life aged 25 after a "traumatic" stint in hospital, an inquest heard. Cal Shearer was tragically discovered dead at home in Oxford on October 30. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Cal Shearer was found dead at home in Oxford 5 Cal's dad was Fast Show actor Paul Shearer, who has paid tribute The student's dad Paul Shearer was a regular on comedy show The Fast Show between 1994 to 1997. He paid tribute to Cal, who was transgender, at an inquest into the Oxford University PhD student's death. Paul said: "There were many facets to their personality. 'After their death, Cal's mum in a social media post said they were brave, beautiful and compassionate. 'They were capable of warmth and love. They spent many hours helping at Oxford Nightline. 'Cal's death was a tragedy and incomprehensible to those around them." Oxford Coroner's Court was told Cal had been diagnosed with autism in 2018 and had a "long battle" with suicidal thoughts. From March to May last year, Cal was in hospital, which was described as a "traumatic" experience. The student had received treatment from Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust. The family lodged a complaint with the trust over its handling over Cal's care, saying more should have been done to account for their autism. Cal's wife Imogen Voysey-Shearer told the inquest she did not think the mental health team knew what to do with the student. Paying tribute, she added: "Cal was someone who everyone liked. They helped others in so many ways. 'Cal was kind, funny and compassionate. Cal was liked in every area of their life, but felt their death was inevitable. 'Coming home to Cal was the best part of my day. We played Minecraft together. 'Cal had a long history of difficulties with their mental health. Cal had a rough time getting up in the morning and struggled going into the lab.' Dr Stephen Merson, consultant psychiatrist at the Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust, was asked if the care team had been "dismissive" of Cal's autism. He replied: 'No. We are improving our awareness of the implications of autism. I don't think we ignored the risk aspect.' Recording a verdict of suicide, area coroner Nicholas Graham offered his condolences to Cal's devastated family. He added: "Concerns have been raised around Cal's mental health care and treatment. 'The trust has accepted failings in these areas. It was accepted there was an absence of a documented care plan. "The failings contributed to a deterioration in Cal's mental health which ultimately lead to their death.' How to get help EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide It doesn't discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers. It's the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes. And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women. Yet it's rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now. If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support: CALM, 0800 585 858 Heads Together, HUMEN Mind, 0300 123 3393 Papyrus, 0800 068 41 41 Samaritans, 116 123 Paul was a member of Cambridge University's Footlights ensemble alongside Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson and Hugh Laurie. He starred in the first series of sketch comedy show There's Nothing to Worry About! the following year with the ensemble. Paul is best known for his appearances on the The Fast Show where he played a variety of characters, including a bemused customer in the 'Suit You' tailors segments. Cal's mum and film producer mum Vicky Licorish presented Saturday SuperStore in the 1980s alongside Keith Chegwin and DJ Mike Reid. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 116123. 5 Cal had struggled with autism and suicidal thoughts 5 The PhD student had been admitted to hospital months before their death
Scottish Sun
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Another classic British comedy is slapped with woke trigger warning by the BBC over ‘discriminatory language'
Scroll to read the other shows have been flagged by the Beeb WOKE JOKE Another classic British comedy is slapped with woke trigger warning by the BBC over 'discriminatory language' BBC officials have slapped trigger warnings on another hit British comedy — The Royle Family. Regulators have flagged seven episodes for 'discriminatory language some viewers may find offensive'. 2 BBC officials have slapped trigger warnings on another hit British comedy — The Royle Family, pictured Ricky Tomlinson as Jim Royle Credit: BBC 2 The show followed the Royles for three series and ended in 2012 Credit: Alamy It does not specify which scenes in the Manchester-based sitcom it deems potentially dodgy in the alerts on iPlayer. The show ran for three series and followed couch potato family the Royles, led by Ricky Tomlinson's bone idle telly addict dad Jim — catchphrase 'my arse!' It attracted 12 million viewers in its heyday and also starred Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash [both writers], Sue Johnston, Ralf Little and Liz Smith. The final episode of 25 aired on Christmas Day 2012. In 2021, the BBC added a flag to episode two in series three for a scene where Jim describes real-life TV designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen as a 'nancy boy'. Now there are warnings for episodes one, three and six from series two, which went out in 1999. Episode one from series three, which aired in 2000, is also considered problematic, possibly for Anthony Royle (Little) calling a pal a 'batty boy'. The 2008 and 2009 The Royle Family specials are under scrutiny too. It comes after cautious BBC regulators warned viewers of supposedly contentious scenes in The Fast Show sketch show and The Office.
Daily Mirror
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC comedy series slapped with trigger warning after very controversial joke
Beloved comedy series 'The Fast Show' has been slapped with a trigger warning by the BBC for 'discriminatory language', which is the latest in a long line of series BBC bosses have placed a trigger warning for 'discriminatory language' on a beloved comedy series. The Fast Show, originally airing in the 90s but now available on iPlayer, is the latest binge worthy show to be slapped with the disclaimer. Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson star in the classic series, which is described on IMDB as a 'UK comedy sketch show depicting most forms of stereotypical British society'. The Suit You Sir scenes have been hit with a warning by BBC bosses, including one episode from series three where the tailors ask a customer if they would like to have sex with a 'she-male', to which the customer replies: 'Come on you tr**nies'. The episode, which aired in 1997, now advises viewers of 'discriminatory language' before the episode begins playing. Another episode saw two men call women 'lesbians' because they rejected their advances. The Fast Show aired for four series on the BBC before it was axed in 1997 and now all episodes are available for streaming on iPlayer. The Fast Show trigger warning followers after the BBC hit The Office UK, created by Ricky Gervais, with a similar warning. Ricky Gervais plays the character of the company boss David Brent and the comedy show follows the Wernham Hogg paper company in Berkshire. The show was already labelled with a G symbol on BBC iPlayer but now many episodes carry the additional content notice. Ricky Gervais spoke with the BBC in 2021 where the comic-actor said one day The Office could be 'cancelled' due to its humour. He said: 'I mean now it would be canceled. I'm looking forward to when they pick out one thing and try to cancel it. Someone said they might try to cancel it one day, and I say, 'Good, let them cancel it. I've been paid!'' The Office UK is also available for streaming on BBC iPlayer. This follows after Only Fools and Horses was hit with various disclaimers around 'racial language'. Disclaimers have appeared to warn viewers that words that 'may offend' and that 'dated attitudes and behaviours' were included in the show. Broadcasters also hit Bafta-winning sitcom The IT Crowd with a disclaimer, reading: 'This episode was made in 2006 and contains strong, strong/offensive derogatory language and adult humour.'
Daily Mail
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
ANOTHER beloved comedy series slapped with trigger warning by BBC as iconic scene flagged for ‘discriminatory language'
BBC bosses have slapped yet another 'woke' trigger warning on a beloved comedy series for 'discriminatory language'. The broadcaster, which has a large library of nostalgic series available to binge on iPlayer, has hit The Fast Show with a disclaimer. Originally airing in the 90s, the classic stars Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson with quick-fire sketches that depicted British society at the time. However, its infamous Suit You Sir scenes have been hit with a ' woke ' warning by BBC bosses. The Sun has revealed two episodes contain the warning, which advises viewers of 'discriminatory language' before they can play the show. One episode, from series three that aired in December 1997, carries a scene where the tailors ask a customer if they would like to have sex with a 'she-male'. In reply, the customer says: 'Come on you tr**nies!' Meanwhile, an episode from the second series that originally broadcast in 1996, sees two men make advances on women. However, when they're swiftly rejected, the pair declare the women are 'lesbians'. The Fast Show aired for four series on the BBC before it was axed by bosses in 1997 after 28 episodes, which are all now available on iPlayer. Its warning comes after it was recently revealed how the BBC had hit R icky Gervais comedy series The Office with a similar warning. The hit mockumentary sitcom created by comedians Ricky, 64, and Stephen Merchant, famously stars Ricky as paper company boss David Brent. Both series of the noughties programme were already labelled with a G symbol on BBC iPlayer, which flags parental guidance for younger viewers. But nearly half of the BBC series' 14 episodes, following life at Wernham Hogg's Slough office, now also carry the additional content notice. Viewers are hit with the warning before they can play an episode of the classic series on BBC iPlayer The Fast Show aired for four series on the BBC before it was axed by bosses in 1997 after 28 episodes, which are all now available on iPlayer In series one, which aired in 2001, the first and last episodes - Downsize and Judgement - bear the alert. Meanwhile, a whopping half of the second series, released in 2002, has been hit with trigger warnings - episodes one, three and five, named Merger, Party and Charity. At the start of the year it was revealed how Only Fools and Horses was hit with various disclaimers around 'racial language', words that 'may offend' and 'dated attitudes and behaviours'. Only two of seven series of the eighties hit show - which is available to watch on ITV and often reruns on digital channel U&Gold - did not have any episodes at all slapped with the warnings.
