What happened?
During a recent episode of Michael Portillo's travel documentary on Channel 5, viewers were met with a trigger warning before the show began. The warning asked viewers to confirm they were over 16 before watching as the content "may not be suitable for children."
Portillo's Andalucia episode
In this particular 2023 episode, the 71-year-old politician-turned-broadcaster visited the Spanish city of Jerez, also known as the sherry capital of the world. Portillo indulged in a 15-minute tasting session, showcasing the variety of wines in the region.
Reaction and criticism
The trigger warning, which appeared on the My5 online streaming service, was met with ridicule. Tory MP Sir John Hayes expressed that many find such warnings bizarre and questioned the need for overprotectiveness in media consumption. He highlighted concerns about the pervasive nature of trigger warnings in today's media landscape.
Channel 5's response
Sources from Channel 5 explained that the trigger warning placed on the Portillo show is a common practice for many of their programs on the streaming platform, serving as a generic precaution.
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