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TV network cleared over tranny jokes
19th June 2009
By Webmaster

Broadcasting watchdogs in the UK have rejected 100 complaints regarding the ITV1 network’s comedy Moving Wallpaper, which they said was offensive to transsexuals.
The watchdog, Ofcom, received the complaints after a transsexual character called Georgina was introduced as a writer on the fictional production team.

During the episode Georgina experienced bigoted treatment from other characters, including the egotistical producer Jonathan Pope, played by Ben Miller. Complaints stated that the storyline was offensive and encouraged bullying and discrimination against transsexuals.

The watchdog’s ruling stated that:

“Throughout the program, Georgina is not presented in a negative or stereotypical way. She has strong morals and is very professional, refusing for example to bow to the pressure Jonathan puts her under to turn around a script quickly and to re-use storylines simply to salvage his own reputation.”