Film & TV Database

Viewer Josephine Smith [a Romany gypsy] was shocked by the use of the racist term 'gypo' in Channel Four's POPWORLD last Sunday. Comment from Dr Thomas Acton (Professor of Romani Studies, University of Greenwich). The Right to Reply: 500 were asked about the use of terms offensive to foreign cultures. When was it 'acceptable language?' 11% never 89% sometimes Should potential offensive language be banned? 8% yes 92% no Viewer Timothy Freke [scholar who has published in this field] felt THE SON OF GOD (BBC) failed to provide any proof that Jesus existed, treating the existence of Jesus as an absolute. Comment from Judith Lieu (Professor, New Testament Studies, King's College London) and Canon Tom Wright (Westminster Abbey [consultant on the programme]). Followed by studio discussion with Dr Mark Goodacre (Theologian, Birmingham University) and Michael Wakelin (Series co-producer, 'Son of God'). Viewer Karen Jewitt wants to know why there was no helpline after the CORONATION STREET episode featuring a rape. Instead of acting resonsibly they chose to promote the storyline instead. An update on some of the issues covered over the past six months.