Radio 1 backs down in Pogues row...
BBC Radio 1 has said it will allow the Pogues' Fairytale of New York to be played on the station uncut, after criticism of a decision to censor it. The words "slut" and "faggot" had been dubbed out from the 20-year-old festive hit by station executives. But after a day of criticism from listeners, the band, and the mother of singer Kirsty MacColl, they changed their minds. Controller Andy Parfitt said the original decision was "wrong". The BBC had said that an edited version would be played because "some members of the audience might find it offensive". But sister station Radio 2 said it would play the track uncut, and on Thursday evening Mr Parfitt said that after "careful consideration", the ban on the uncut version of the song would be lifted.
What do you think yourselves? Is it offensive and should it be edited or should people just get a life and stop walking on eggshells?
BBC Radio 1 has said it will allow the Pogues' Fairytale of New York to be played on the station uncut, after criticism of a decision to censor it. The words "slut" and "faggot" had been dubbed out from the 20-year-old festive hit by station executives. But after a day of criticism from listeners, the band, and the mother of singer Kirsty MacColl, they changed their minds. Controller Andy Parfitt said the original decision was "wrong". The BBC had said that an edited version would be played because "some members of the audience might find it offensive". But sister station Radio 2 said it would play the track uncut, and on Thursday evening Mr Parfitt said that after "careful consideration", the ban on the uncut version of the song would be lifted.
What do you think yourselves? Is it offensive and should it be edited or should people just get a life and stop walking on eggshells?
