What's the fuss about?
Woke BBC chiefs have recently added a trigger warning to one of Michael Palin's beloved travel documentaries, Around the World in 80 Days. The warning was prompted by a scene where a snake is cooked for dinner.
Why the warning?
In the fifth episode of the 1989 series, the Monty Python star witnesses a snake being beheaded and skinned by a chef in Guangzhou, southern China. This local delicacy was deemed too upsetting by BBC executives.
Backlash from viewers
Tory frontbencher Sir Alec Shelbrooke criticized the decision, accusing the BBC of being out of touch with reality. Toby Young, head of the Free Speech Union, questioned whether this move was necessary for a show known for exploring the eccentricities of the world.
Defending the decision
A BBC spokesperson defended the trigger warning, stating that it's a common practice among broadcasters to provide guidance labels for certain content on platforms like BBC iPlayer.
Similar warnings have been seen on other shows like Midsomer Murders for references to witchcraft and a spooky Bake Off Halloween special deemed unsuitable for younger viewers.
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