Should This Bbc Dj Have Been Sacked For What Was Just An Unfortunate Mistake?

[anotheoldgit]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2625248/BBC-sacks-DJ-playing-The-Sun-Has-Got-His-Hat-On-didnt-know-original-features-N-word-Clarkson-wasnt-fired-actually-saying-it.html

[Cloverjo]

So where is/was the n word in God Save the Queen? I never knew it was in The Sun has Got His Hat On either.

[douglas9401]

There's a point where the exploitation of a few lines from a QI segment morphs into overblown, smug self-importance.

That point has (again) been reached.

Other interpretations are available.

[SpikeyBush]

If that version was unacceptable for the beeb why was it not banned, thereby removing the DJ's ability to play it? They had no problem banning Frankie Goes To Hollywood back in the 80s.

[Cloverjo]

Spikeybush, I don't think they did ban it. It was just that Mike Read refused to play it.

[Mamyalynne]

Children are excited/delighted because the Sun is shining...and you agree that is offensive - I despair.

What next - send in Health and Safety in case the Sun's hat catches fire?

[Mamyalynne]

Now I know why I spend so much time with my Grandchildren, far more sensible.

[vulcan42]

Oliver's Army is one of Jeremy Vines favourite Elvis Costello songs,but because it's J Vine, he can play what he likes. I don't listen every day but I've heard an uncensored version at least twice in the past six months or so. The BBC are applying double standards here, one presenter can play it when he wants another gets the sack.