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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Award-winning comedy becomes latest hit show to be slapped with woke trigger warnings in crackdown by the BBC
Fans also slammed Channel 4 for a similar warning on a beloved sitcom WOKE JOKE Award-winning comedy becomes latest hit show to be slapped with woke trigger warnings in crackdown by the BBC Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HIT mockumentary sitcom The Office has been slapped with 'discriminatory language' trigger warnings by BBC bosses. Five episodes of Ricky Gervais's award-winning show on iPlayer have been flagged. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 1 The Office has been slapped with 'discriminatory language' trigger warnings by BBC bosses Credit: Handout All 14 episodes are available on the streaming service. Its two series, with Gervais as paper company branch boss David Brent, carry a 'G' rating to indicate adult humour. But some episodes also carry the additional warning. In the first series, debut episode Downsize — first aired in July 2001 — and the sixth episode Judgement are hit with the alert. And from series two, the first, third and fifth — Merger, Party and Charity — also carry the warnings. The Office won a clutch of awards in its time — most notably scooping a Golden Globe in 2004 for Best Television Series, the first British comedy to win. It was co-written and co-created by Gervais and Stephen Merchant, and went on to spawn a successful US version starring Steve Carell. The Office's alerts come after the BBC also put disclaimers about offensive or outdated language on episodes of Only Fools and Horses from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. In February, Channel 4 was branded 'humourless' for flagging a series of Father Ted on its catch-up. Broadcasters also hit Bafta-winning C4 sitcom The IT Crowd with advisories, with one warning: 'This episode was made in 2006 and contains strong, strong/offensive derogatory language and adult humour.' Terry and June to get woke warning - 80s comedy show ITV slapped 1970s comedy George and Mildred with a similar caution. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Award-winning comedy becomes latest hit show to be slapped with woke trigger warnings in crackdown by the BBC
HIT mockumentary sitcom The Office has been slapped with 'discriminatory language' trigger warnings by BBC bosses. Five episodes of Ricky Gervais's award-winning show on iPlayer have been flagged. 1 The Office has been slapped with 'discriminatory language' trigger warnings by BBC bosses Credit: Handout All 14 episodes are available on the streaming service. Its two series, with Gervais as paper company branch boss But some episodes also carry the additional warning. In the first series, debut episode Downsize — first aired in July 2001 — and the sixth episode Judgement are hit with the alert. read more on bbc And from series two, the first, third and fifth — Merger, Party and Charity — also carry the warnings. The Office won a clutch of awards in its time — most notably scooping a Golden Globe in 2004 for Best Television Series, the first British comedy to win. It was co-written and co-created by Gervais and The Office's alerts come after the BBC also Most read in News TV In February, Channel 4 was branded 'humourless' for flagging a series of Broadcasters also hit Bafta-winning C4 sitcom Terry and June to get woke warning - 80s comedy show ITV slapped 1970s comedy Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Calgary Herald
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Show jumping legend Beezie Madden ecstatic to be back at Spruce Meadows
Article content She is without question the most successful female rider to have graced the grounds at Spruce Meadows, which means her competitive absence the last three years did not go unnoticed. Article content Beezie Madden returns to the venue for the 2025 summer series with a couple of young mounts that require the type of experience only Spruce Meadows can offer. And the wide smile implies that she is most happy to be back. Article content Article content 'For sure last years I didn't have the horses to come here,' the Cazenovia, N.Y., rider pointed out. 'I kind of stepped back a little bit and I haven't been as aggressive about having horses and trying to make teams; focused more on young horses and students as well. Article content Article content That is an understatement. Madden, 61, has over the years etched her name on the biggest trophies the Meadows has up for grabs, currently second on the all-time prize money list. She's won the Queen Elizabeth II Cup grand prix three times, with Simon (2012) and twice with Authentic (2005-06), and the CP International in 2005 with Judgement and, 14 years later, aboard Darry Lou. Article content Article content 'The first time we came here it rained a lot,' Madden said with a laugh, trying to recall her initial visit. 'It's a little foggy now. It was some tough going at times. Now they've really modernized the footing. The grass is fantastic even if it rains. But it was good times, made you tough and made the horses tough. We had some great moments here. Article content 'One of the greatest moments was when Judgement did his first derby and went around. He was a horse that was afraid of water and I think he was third, which was amazing. The fact that he went around and did it is one of the moments I remember.' Article content
BreakingNews.ie
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Tulisa to recount drugs trial in new memoir detailing her career highs and lows
Tulisa Contostavlos has announced a new memoir that will detail the highs and 'unimaginable lows' of her music career, including her collapsed drugs trial in 2014. The pop singer, 36, who found fame in hip-hop trio N-Dubz, was arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs in 2013, but the charges were later dismissed after prosecution witness, 'fake sheikh' journalist Mazher Mahmood, was found guilty of tampering with evidence in the trial. Advertisement The book, titled Judgement, has been written using journals that Contostavlos wrote in amid the media storm following the sting operation that saw Mahmood pose as a wealthy film producer called Samir Khan. In an Instagram video on Tuesday, Contostavlos said: '90% of this no one has ever known. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tulisa Contostavlos (@tulisacontostavlos) 'The story of my year in 2013 has been spoken about many times, but it has never been told in the way that it's told in my new book. 'This is living all the juiciest moments from behind the scenes. This book will have you crying one moment, on the edge of your seat the next.' Advertisement She added: 'I have given absolutely all of myself in this book, it's Sex And The City on a drugs charge.' She wrote in the caption: 'As you all know, I've been through the highs and some unimaginable lows in my career. 'For the first time, I'm sharing everything. The truth, the pain, the fallout, and the strength I discovered when my world fell apart.' The singer had been accused of arranging for Mahmood to be sold more than £800 worth of cocaine by one of her contacts following an elaborate sting for The Sun On Sunday in 2013. Advertisement During a meeting at a hotel in London, Mahmood posed as a film producer and plied Contostavlos with alcohol as they discussed an acting role alongside Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio. Following the collapse of the trial Contostavlos said 'I have never dealt drugs and never been involved in taking or dealing cocaine' in a statement where she also accused Mahmood of a 'horrific and disgusting entrapment'. In 2016 Mahmood was jailed for tampering with evidence in the collapsed drugs trial when the 'King of the Sting' and his driver Alan Smith, were found guilty of plotting to pervert the course of justice. Publishing director, Ciara Lloyd, who has acquired UK and Commonwealth rights to the book, said: 'When I read Tulisa's proposal, I knew instantly that I wanted to publish her. Advertisement 'I remember the infamous 'Fake Sheikh' trial well and how unfairly Tulisa was treated, a story that highlighted the bias and misogyny in the press, and in our society. Tulisa Contostavlos found fame as a member of N-Dubz (Ian West/PA) 'So, to give a voice to Tulisa and her story as well as showcase her phenomenal talent as a writer is a real privilege. 'This is the perfect redemption story for the original Female Boss, and I'm so proud to be publishing her at Blink.' Contostavlos is most known for singing in hip-hop group N-Dubz who had hits with songs including I Need You, Girls and Number 1, featuring Tinchy Stryder. Advertisement In 2011 she became a judge on popular reality singing series The X Factor and a year later she released her debut solo album, The Female Boss. She also released the book, Honest: My Story So Far: The Official Autobiography, in 2012, which detailed her life growing up on a council estate in London, to making music with N-Dubz, and helping girl group Little Mix win The X Factor in 2011. The singer from Camden most recently appeared on the 2024 season of I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!. Judgement will publish in hardback, ebook and audio in August 2025 from Blink Publishing.
Wales Online
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Tulisa to recount drugs trial in new memoir detailing her career highs and lows
Tulisa to recount drugs trial in new memoir detailing her career highs and lows The pop singer, 36, who found fame in hip-hop trio N-Dubz, was arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs in 2013 Tulisa Contostavlos (Image: GETTY ) Tulisa Contostavlos has announced a new memoir that will detail the highs and "unimaginable lows" of her music career, including her collapsed drugs trial in 2014. The pop singer, 36, who found fame in hip-hop trio N-Dubz, was arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs in 2013, but the charges were later dismissed after prosecution witness, "fake sheikh" journalist Mazher Mahmood, was found guilty of tampering with evidence in the trial. The book, titled Judgement, has been written using journals that Contostavlos wrote in amid the media storm following the sting operation that saw Mahmood pose as a wealthy film producer called Samir Khan. In an Instagram video on Tuesday, Contostavlos said: "90% of this no one has ever known. "The story of my year in 2013 has been spoken about many times, but it has never been told in the way that it's told in my new book. "This is living all the juiciest moments from behind the scenes. This book will have you crying one moment, on the edge of your seat the next." Article continues below She added: "I have given absolutely all of myself in this book, it's Sex And The City on a drugs charge." She wrote in the caption: "As you all know, I've been through the highs and some unimaginable lows in my career. "For the first time, I'm sharing everything. The truth, the pain, the fallout, and the strength I discovered when my world fell apart." The singer had been accused of arranging for Mahmood to be sold more than £800 worth of cocaine by one of her contacts following an elaborate sting for The Sun On Sunday in 2013. During a meeting at a hotel in London, Mahmood posed as a film producer and plied Contostavlos with alcohol as they discussed an acting role alongside Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio. Following the collapse of the trial Contostavlos said "I have never dealt drugs and never been involved in taking or dealing cocaine" in a statement where she also accused Mahmood of a "horrific and disgusting entrapment". In 2016 Mahmood was jailed for tampering with evidence in the collapsed drugs trial when the "King of the Sting" and his driver Alan Smith, were found guilty of plotting to pervert the course of justice. Publishing director, Ciara Lloyd, who has acquired UK and Commonwealth rights to the book, said: "When I read Tulisa's proposal, I knew instantly that I wanted to publish her. "I remember the infamous 'Fake Sheikh' trial well and how unfairly Tulisa was treated, a story that highlighted the bias and misogyny in the press, and in our society. "So, to give a voice to Tulisa and her story as well as showcase her phenomenal talent as a writer is a real privilege. "This is the perfect redemption story for the original Female Boss, and I'm so proud to be publishing her at Blink." Contostavlos is most known for singing in hip-hop group N-Dubz who had hits with songs including I Need You, Girls and Number 1, featuring Tinchy Stryder. In 2011 she became a judge on popular reality singing series The X Factor and a year later she released her debut solo album, The Female Boss. She also released the book, Honest: My Story So Far: The Official Autobiography, in 2012, which detailed her life growing up on a council estate in London, to making music with N-Dubz, and helping girl group Little Mix win The X Factor in 2011. The singer from Camden most recently appeared on the 2024 season of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!. Article continues below Judgement will publish in hardback, ebook and audio in August 2025 from Blink Publishing.
