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
  • tangeli ( tangeli@piefed.social ) English
    35·
    12 days ago

    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 ( Zombie@feddit.uk ) 
      28·
      12 days ago

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

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

    • warm ( warm@kbin.earth ) 
      27·
      12 days ago

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

    • alapakala ( alapakala@quokk.au ) English
      23·
      12 days ago

      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.