BBC edits out pride pins on University Challenge in ‘Orwellian’ move

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BBC edits out pride pins on University Challenge in ‘Orwellian’ move

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/72829919

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/49612026

Two University of Leicester students speak out over ‘absurd’ and ‘Orwellian’ decision by the BBC and ITV Studios to edit out pride pins worn on University Challenge

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tangeli

piefed.social

From the article:

When we asked them about editing out the pins worn by Leicester’s University Challenge team, a BBC spokesperson said: “In line with our editorial guidelines, we advise that no badges, flags, and emblems or symbols are worn or visible during filming, along with clothing with obvious branding or slogans. If such items are not removed for any reason then a decision is made between the programme makers and the BBC regarding any edits to the programme.”

But the article doesn't say if this was made clear to the participants before they agreed to participate. The reaction of the students suggests that it was not made clear in advance.

Zombie reply

feddit.uk

Then why does everybody at the BBC wear poppies throughout November?

This supposed policy doesn't match the reality of their broadcasting.

alapakala reply

quokk.au

we advise that no badges, flags, and emblems or symbols are worn or visible during filming, along with clothing with obvious branding or slogans. If such items are not removed for any reason then a decision is made between the programme makers and the BBC regarding any edits to the programme.”

If you don't see the problem here, I’m afraid you won't see other red flags.

warm reply

kbin.earth

It's irrelevant bullshit anyway, they weren't exactly wearing swastikas. I hope future contestants come in full rainbow clothing.

Lucidlethargy reply

sh.itjust.works

Yeah, what a fucking thing to edit out...

The pins are simply inclusive. By removing them, only the BBC has done anything provacative.

Séimhe (sé / é)

lemmy.world

Another perspective: this is how Ireland’s national chat show handled an unplanned display of Palestinian emblems (skip to 1min 30sec) https://inv.nadeko.net/watch?v=f5pgd1Ab53I

floofloof reply

lemmy.ca

That was refreshingly uncensored. They called out Israel's genocide, called for Palestine to be free, and advocated for a workers' revolution too. The BBC would have been in a total panic to get them off the screen. More likely it wouldn't have let them on in the first place, or it would be one of those aggressive interviews where the interviewer willfully misrepresents their views then talks over the top of them.