Culture Film & TV
BBC defends decision to play updated version of Pogues’ Fairytale of New York
"We are aware that young audiences are particularly sensitive to derogatory terms for gender and sexuality"
The Pogues
Culture Film & TV
The Pogues tell Laurence Fox to ‘f*** off’ over Fairytale of New York ‘f****t’ lyric row
"You little herrenvolk s***e"
News World
BBC defends homophobic slur in ‘Gavin and Stacey’ Christmas special
"There was no intention to offend viewers."
Culture Film & TV
Gavin and Stacey Christmas special sparks hurt and anger after broadcasting the word ‘f*ggot’
The row over the BBC's refusal to censor the anti-gay slur in The Pogues' 'Fairytale of New York' continues.
Culture Film & TV
The Pogues’ Shane MacGowan doesn’t understand why ‘f****t’ is insulting to the gay community
Each year, the iconic Christmas song comes under fire for using the homophobic slur
Culture Film & TV
The Pogues’ Shane McGowan “fine” with censoring ‘f*ggot’ in ‘Fairytale of New York’
The Christmas classic controversially remains uncensored on most radio stations throughout the UK.