The granddaughter of Andrew Sachs has demanded that the BBC take stronger action against Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross after their offensive broadcast.
On October 18th, BBC Radio 2 listeners were stunned after Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand’s controversial late night show.
The comedy duo made a number of insulting prank calls to former ‘Faulty Towers’ star Andrew Sachs. The 78 year old was horrified at the lewd comments left on his answering machine regarding his granddaughter.
Since the incident Brand and Ross have both made public apologues to Sachs and the 10,000 viewers that have complained and have since been given a three month unpaid suspension, however, Sach’s granddaughter Georgina, an exotic dancer, and a number of political figures including the PM himself insisted on more disciplinary action for the two TV stars.
Georgina told The Sun “jokes about peoples personal lives are unacceptable”. She calls for both Brand and Ross to be sacked for the offense they have caused her grandfather and has flown home to deal with the controversy herself.
Along with the three month suspension, Brand and Ross have both had their shows taken off-air. The decision came in light of an enquiry launched by the BBC. It has also sparked rumours that Jonathan Ross may never return to the BBC.
BBC director general Mark Thompson said in a press conference “it’s clear from the views expressed by the public that this broadcast has caused severe offence and I share this view”. This is despite the fact that the BBC allowed the broadcast to go on-air even after it had been vetted.
The future of the comedy pair looks bleak but this is not the first time Russell Brand has caused widespread offense. Earlier this year, Brand caused controversy in America after calling President Bush a ‘retard’.
Thursday, 13 November 2008
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