Rob_Impreza99

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This is the last thing that you'd imagine the BBC would show to young kids, it beggars belief really, not sure whether to laugh or not lol

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21108337

RA Dunk

**** sake it was filmed in 2001 before it even came out he was a perv. Whats the problem?

J4CKO

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Do you really think your average Potty Goblin is going to be scarred for life for watching that, A Tweenie doing a poor impersonation of Jimmy Savile, it isnt a gaffe, its a mistake, I suspect nobody thought that an episode of the Tweenies would be a problem, and it isn't, it is only parents making a fuss, he cannot be erased from history that easily and nobody was harmed.

People need to toughen up a bit if that worries them, I would have just had a laugh at it rather than ringing the BBC, I would imagine in their library it said "The Tweenies have a chart rundown, 28 mins, colour or something", not "Milo dresses up as a Paedo and bums the girl Tweenie in his Roller, Ows about that then guys and Gals, 28 mins, colour".

Rob_Impreza99

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The BBC said: "This morning CBeebies broadcast a repeat of an episode of the Tweenies, originally made in 2001, featuring a character dressed as a DJ impersonating Jimmy Savile. This programme will not be repeated and we are very sorry for any offence caused."

Its hardly a political correct thing to do is it seeing as Jimmy Savile abused kids then they are showing a Jimmy Savile character to kids lol

saints_forever

As if young kids know who Jimmy Saville is?! They probably wouldn't even know that they are trying to impersonate someone.

It's an honest mistake, people should just laugh it off and not think any more about it. Some people take life far too seriously! (Though that doesn't mean I'm saying they should have aired it!)

Leslie

Totally insensitive to my mind.

Les

hill79

I think anything that casts a positive light on Saville (even if the kids don't know who he was) is a bit insensitive considering the ongoing investigation, but the idea that it might somehow harm the kids watching it is just absurd!

RA Dunk

Exactly, it's a mistake, an accident somebody fcuked up.

People need to man the **** up and stop whining about the smallest of things.

J4CKO

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I dont think they have anyone at the BBC who watches previously broadcast childrens television for occasional traces of Jimmy Savile, he is on the news every five minutes, in the papers every single day, even his victims cold probably see the fact it was an honest mistake, and why would fifty plus women be watching Tweenies anyway.

Felix.

how many tv shows have had impersonations of Savile over the years – Grumbleweeds, little & large etc etc. Do we need to ban all of these now.

“Best way to destroy a monster is to ridicule it” – Mel Brooks

RobsyUK

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Someone should watch the episode carefully and make sure the copy jimmy doesn't touch the girls discreetly

pimmo2000

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not a good idea, but ffs it was a small mistake.

I'm sure the "victims" will be claiming compensation .. not for the money of course.

Bubba po

Spike Milligan and Freddie Starr used to prance about on the telly dressed as Hitler. People should man the **** up.

nyscooby

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Saville.....? still unproven?

Possible perv... but in this society of claims and ambulance chasers.... well never really know.

Leslie

Not in quite the same league as an inveterate kiddyfiddler though, as bad as Hitler was.

Les

Bubba po

Newsflash: Savile worse than Hitler!


Oh, Les... Les...

alphaj12

Just watched it on you tube, not got the link but quite a good impression

"max tweenie saville impression" gets you there

RA Dunk

It actually made the News at 6 tonight as well, 220 odd complaints. I'm sure some people have the BBC complaints departments number saved to a specific key on their phones for easy access.


Never mind, new series of Top Gear next week, the moaners will be jumping through hoops with delight!

zip106

*Telboy mode on* SAVILE SAVILE - Only has ONE L!!!! *Telboy mode off*

Torquemada

lol Zip

Really though, this is news or even vaguely important? Come on!

Leslie

You really should read the post before you comment!

Les