Channel 4 adds 'woke' trigger warning to The IT Crowd after Father Ted controversy

Another Comedy Hit

Channel 4 has added a 'woke' trigger warning to another hit comedy, following the recent controversy surrounding Father Ted.

Trigger Warnings

The IT Crowd, a Bafta-winning series, now has two episodes with disclaimer messages cautioning viewers about potentially offensive content.

Episode Disclaimers

One episode warns about strong language and adult humor, while another mentions crude gay stereotypes that may be offensive to some viewers.

Controversy Continues

This move by Channel 4 comes after the uproar caused by the trigger warning on Father Ted, raising questions about comedy from different eras.

Response from Channel 4

The Celeb Report reached out to Channel 4 for a statement regarding the trigger warnings on The IT Crowd.

Writer's Work

This is the second show by writer Graham Linehan to receive trigger warnings from Channel 4, highlighting the changing attitudes towards past comedy content.