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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
ANOTHER beloved sitcom slapped with trigger warning by ITV for 'racist language, sexual themes and nude images' in censorship crackdown
Yet another beloved British sitcom has been slapped with a trigger warning for 'racial remarks' and 'sexual themes'. The classic comedy Auf Wiedersehen, Pet follows the personal lives of a group of British workmen who get placed together on a building site in Germany. And episodes available to view on ITVX have been branded with trigger warnings for 'racial remarks'. Viewers logging on to enjoy episode five will now see a warning of 'frequent mild language and mild racial remarks.' The cherished series ran from 1983 to 1986 then, after a 16-year gap, from 2002 to 2004. From writer Franc Roddam, it made stars of Tim Healy and Jimmy Nail as they chase pay rises and German women. The flagged episode is called Home Thoughts From Abroad, and follows Bomber, played by Pat Roach, as he journeys home in pursuit of his missing daughter. Of the Germans, Jimmy Nail's character Oz says: 'They're the ba**ards that bombed me granny.' Elsewhere in the episode, one of his remarks was that 'they started it.' And the entire programme is flagged throughout for 'sexual themes, nude images and moderate language.' In 2000, series one was ranked number 46 on the 100 Greatest British Television Programmes in a list compiled by the British Film Institute. It follows a wave of trigger warnings applied old films and programs in what many see as a 'censorship crackdown.' Just days ago, Minder, created by Leon Griffiths was given a trigger warning by ITV for 'offensive language and sexual stereotypes.' The show came to TV back in 1979 and went on to have 10 successful series on the channel until 1994. It returned on Channel 5 in 2009 for one season. Viewers can watch the programme on ITVX, but now, the episodes warn those watching that Minder 'contains offensive language, outmoded sexual stereotypes and some violence'. The streaming service's synopsis of the show reads: 'Roguish comedy drama following the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley. 'Can his ex-boxer bodyguard Terry stay level-headed whilst working for the King of Dodgy Deals?' Terry McCann is played by Dennis Waterman, Arthur Daley is played by George Cole and Ray Daley is portrayed by Gary Webster. In an episode which aired back in 1980, Terry uses a Cockney rhyming slang term to describe a gay man as a 'raving iron'. There are also references to sex, including when Terry says that his bedroom antics with an older woman was 'smashing'. They are also joined by Glynn Edwards, Patrick Malahide, Meic Povey, Peter Childs, Michael Troughton and Nicholas Day. Another ITV show, Inspector Morse, was slapped with a similar trigger warning recently. The popular series now features a pre-warning for crime scenes throughout the show, which seems to have caused a stir with people online. The streaming giant also advises there are 'satanic images' in one episode of the drama. It then has a parental lock on the episode, titled Day of the Devil. Inspector Morse first aired from 1987 to 2000, with a total of eight series, and other episodes also feature a warning over crime and violence. Speaking about the update, Senior MP Sir Alec Shelbrooke slammed: 'This is another example of soft-touch Britain seeping into everything. 'We're just going to be laughed at as a country if things like this continue, because nobody's prepared for the real world where there are no.'
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Beloved Brit sitcom becomes latest show to be slapped with trigger warning over ‘racist humour'
The entire show is flagged to contain 'sexual themes, nude images and moderate language throughout' ITV NAILS SHOW Beloved Brit sitcom becomes latest show to be slapped with trigger warning over 'racist humour' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CLASSIC sitcom Auf Wiedersehen, Pet has been slapped with a trigger warning by ITV for racist humour. Episodes on the channel's ITVX platform now warn the show, which follows a group of Brit builders stationed in Germany, makes 'racial remarks'. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 1 Iconic sitcom Auf Wiedersehen, Pet has been slapped with a trigger warning by ITV Credit: BBC The beloved series made stars of Jimmy Nail and Tim Healy and Timothy Spall, following their capers as they pursue high wages and plenty of frauleins. Episode five now warns: 'Contains frequent mild language and mild racial remarks.' The piece is called Home Thoughts From Abroad and follows Bomber, played by Pat Roach, as he travels home to find his missing daughter who them runs up on the building site in Dusseldorf. The flag could have been applied to cover jokes from Oz, played by Jimmy Nail, including one remark about Germany: 'They're the ba**ards that bombed me granny.' Another of his asides was that 'they started it'. The entire show is flagged to contain 'sexual themes, nude images and moderate language throughout'. In 2000, series one was ranked number 46 on the 100 Greatest British Television Programmes in a list compiled by the British Film Institute. The beloved series ran for four series in total, two from 1983 until 1986 and then after a sixteen-year gap, two series and a Christmas special were shown on BBC One in 2002 and 2004. Previously, viewers of the The Fast Show have been warned about 'discriminatory language' in a Suits You scene from an episode which aired in February 1996. It could concern a scene where the series' lusty Middle Aged Guys declare women who rebuffed their advances 'lesbians'. Star Wars film slapped with new trigger warning 26 years after it was first released The Office and Only Fools and Horses are also screened with BBC warnings about their appropriateness for modern audiences. Channel 4 has previously been branded 'humourless' for flagging a series of Father Ted episodes on its streaming service, and ITV has a similar caution on 1970s comedy George & Mildred.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Beloved Brit sitcom becomes latest show to be slapped with trigger warning over ‘racist humour'
CLASSIC sitcom Auf Wiedersehen, Pet has been slapped with a trigger warning by ITV for racist humour. Episodes on the channel's ITVX platform now warn the show, which follows a group of Brit builders stationed in Germany, makes 'racial remarks'. 1 The beloved series made stars of Jimmy Nail and Tim Healy and Timothy Spall, following their capers as they pursue high wages and plenty of frauleins. Episode five now warns: 'Contains frequent mild language and mild racial remarks.' The piece is called Home Thoughts From Abroad and follows Bomber, played by Pat Roach, as he travels home to find his missing daughter who them runs up on the building site in Dusseldorf. The flag could have been applied to cover jokes from Oz, played by Jimmy Nail, including one remark about Germany: 'They're the ba**ards that bombed me granny.' Another of his asides was that 'they started it'. The entire show is flagged to contain 'sexual themes, nude images and moderate language throughout'. In 2000, series one was ranked number 46 on the 100 Greatest British Television Programmes in a list compiled by the British Film Institute. The beloved series ran for four series in total, two from 1983 until 1986 and then after a sixteen-year gap, two series and a Christmas special were shown on BBC One in 2002 and 2004. Previously, viewers of the The Fast Show have been warned about 'discriminatory language ' in a Suits You scene from an episode which aired in February 1996. It could concern a scene where the series' lusty Middle Aged Guys declare women who rebuffed their advances 'lesbians'. The Office and Only Fools and Horses are also screened with BBC warnings about their appropriateness for modern audiences. Channel 4 has previously been branded 'humourless' for flagging a series of Father Ted episodes on its streaming service, and ITV has a similar caution on 1970s comedy George & Mildred.
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Denise Welch breaks down in tears on Loose Women as she reveals her biggest parenting regret with son Matty Healey - and panel beg her to forgive herself
Denise Welch broke down in tears on Loose Women as she revealed her biggest parenting regret with her eldest son Matty Healey during Tuesday's instalment of the ITV show. The latest episode saw Denise, Christine Lampard, 46, Coleen Nolan, 60, and Nadia Sawalha, 60, return to the studio to discuss the latest newsworthy topics and headlines. During the show, they mentioned a current trend which has seen people work to appreciate life in the moment as they played a clip from the Lise And Sarah Podcast. Holding back the tears, they read out: 'I'm 80 years old and somehow I woke up in my 38 year old body. Just for one day. '"Mummy, wake up" they shout. I blink, I sit up slowly, my babies, they are small again. I gasp, I cry, they climb into bed giggling, wiggling... I used to rush through mornings. But not today.' The clip made the panel very emotional, and in particular, Denise. During the show, they mentioned a current trend which has seen people to appreciate life in the now as they played a clip from the Lise and Sarah Podcast - which got Denise to open up about her feelings Denise, who shares her two sons Matty, 34, and Louis, 24, with ex husband Tim Healy, said: 'When you do reflect you have to forgive yourself, we were all very busy and we didn't have a handbook. We did the best we could. 'I always get emotional. Because I wish I could re-do bits of, particularly, Matty's childhood, was coping with addictions and self-medication.' The star stopped her sentence as she started to get upset and co-star Nadia told her: 'You are the most present, proud, adoring mum and to get well from addiction is incredibly rare. 'To be able to do it day after day after day. So much of what you do, you and Lincoln, it's so powerful. 'Another reason you have to forgive yourself, because that will be great for your kids.' 'We're so close, I just wish I could do it again,' Denise said. Nadia told her: 'Look how you are now! Look how are you now, you're so present. 'You telling great stories about your kids, you shine with pride.' Denise shares her two sons with her ex Tim. The pair tied the knot in 1988 but divorced in 2012. Denise is now married to Lincoln Townley. Back in April Denise celebrate 13 years of sobriety and recalled shocking details from her last ever alcohol binge. She wrote on Instagram: '13 years ago today I had my last alcoholic drink. I had woken up, as often happened, with no memory of the night before'. 'I was in the middle of a huge theatre tour and was faced with the thought of a long car journey to Richmond and 2 shows!! Then I looked around and realised that my husband, then boyfriend, was watching me and he threw a newspaper on the bed'. 'It was me. Papped. Leaning over the bonnet of a car shouting at someone and pointing. No recollection. The bathroom door of his flat had been pulled of its hinges and a lamp lay on the floor'. Denise continued: 'Lincoln had stopped drinking 2 months before. I had told him I didn't have as big of a problem. I did. A huge one. He told me he loved me but he couldn't live like this'. 'The thought of losing him terrified me. I was depressed, anxious, scared, embarrassed, appalled at my behaviour and full of shame. I gave up drinking that night. It is the best decision I have ever made'. 'Not just because I now have an amazing marriage to the love of my life, but because our three children [the artist also has a son from a previous relationship] can live their lives knowing that we're safe and happy. 'Their lives aren't led never knowing what or where we'll end up'. Denise's post went on: 'My husband is now a successful international artist and I'm still working on television and on stage. The ripple effect on our families is what I'm most proud of. The look of love and respect from those who love us is something I cherish every day'. 'If alcohol is making you and the people you love unhappy it's time to stop. 'There is help and support out there. I still suffer from episodes of clinical depression but they are not compounded by alcohol and drugs so my recovery is quicker'. Before adding: 'I self medicated my illness for many years and became an alcoholic. I'm grateful for every day I wake up sober and I regained the respect I had lost. 'My children are proud of me and that's the greatest gift of all. Thank you to @lincolntownley for being by my side every step of the way'.
