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Hard News: Swine flu and swearing

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  • Sacha,

    Griffin-driven screwing around

    That's a great way of putting it - and a big thank you from me, James, for Outrageous Fortune and Diplomatic Immunity.

    Ak • Since May 2008 • 19745 posts Report Reply

  • Graeme Edgeler,

    Of course, we've had to do something completely different for the single daytime screening of the show.

    I've been looking out for things like this following the introduction of 3plus1. TV3 has infomercials until 6am on a Saturday, but now only until 5am on a Sunday - because the time-delayed replay on 3plus1 would breach the Broadcasting Act prohibition on TV ads between 6am and midday on Sundays. I believe they stopped airing ads from 11pm on Maunday Thursday and Holy Saturday because of the limitations on Easter programming.

    They'll have similar concerns to you over programming limits around programming classification - the requirement to air only G-rated programmes between 4pm and 7pm now commences at 3pm for TV3.

    I'm a little surprise TVNZ hasn't concluded that Media7 is 'current affairs', and thus could be aired whenever as long as there are appropriate pre-programme and in-programme warnings.

    Wellington, New Zealand • Since Nov 2006 • 3215 posts Report Reply

  • Russell Brown,

    I'm a little surprise TVNZ hasn't concluded that Media7 is 'current affairs', and thus could be aired whenever as long as there are appropriate pre-programme and in-programme warnings.

    And it's a PG daytime slot, rather than a G.

    But it is school holidays, and it was better to leave it out than hogtie the grown-ups' conversation.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 22850 posts Report Reply

  • Graeme Edgeler,

    But it is school holidays, and it was better to leave it out than hogtie the grown-ups' conversation.

    Of course, it's a legitimate decision to make, my point was that it wasn't one that was necessarily forced on you, and that the conversation wouldn't be hogtied.

    At the beginning of the programme place a warning about the content; introduce the segment (and the video) with another warning; swear like sailors. I think you'd be on good footing before the BSA.

    That said, I probably agree with the decision, I just think it is legitimately editorial, and you could have properly made the other one within the limits of our broadcasting regulation. Your suggestion that "we've had to do something completely different for the single daytime screening of the show" sounded like it was a management-imposed (not necessarily directly) ruling. If it's an official policy, then I think its restrictions are beyond those required by broadcasting standards.

    And I'm going to have to record both versions now, aren't I?

    Wellington, New Zealand • Since Nov 2006 • 3215 posts Report Reply

  • Russell Brown,

    At the beginning of the programme place a warning about the content; introduce the segment (and the video) with another warning; swear like sailors. I think you'd be on good footing before the BSA.

    We weren't really thinking as far ahead as the BSA. It was more a matter of discussing it with the network and doing what we felt comfortable with. So it was a joint decision, but it made for a fiddly morning pulling everything together.

    And I'm going to have to record both versions now, aren't I?

    Heh.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 22850 posts Report Reply

  • giovanni tiso,

    And I'm going to have to record both versions now, aren't I?

    I'm just waiting for the DVD release.

    Wellington • Since Jun 2007 • 7473 posts Report Reply

  • Russell Brown,

    I'd list the words that are in the show before we even start talking, but it'd probably crash every WebMarshal installation in Wellington ...

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 22850 posts Report Reply

  • Kyle Matthews,

    Will the bits that don't appear in the one that goes on the web site be available somewhere?

    Since Nov 2006 • 6243 posts Report Reply

  • Russell Brown,

    Will the bits that don't appear in the one that goes on the web site be available somewhere?

    The sweary bits will be on the website. The substitute part is a repeat of our recent arts panel.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 22850 posts Report Reply

  • Craig Ranapia,

    hat's a great way of putting it - and a big thank you from me, James, for Outrageous Fortune and Diplomatic Immunity.

    I'm a bit meh-some about 'Diplomatic Immunity' -- hey, you can't hit a six every time at bat --, but I'm still waiting for 'Outrageous Fortune' to hit the doldrums even the best shows during a long run. I cried last night -- damn you all to hell.

    North Shore, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 12370 posts Report Reply

  • Russell Brown,

    I cried last night -- damn you all to hell.

    No spoilers, please. I needed an early night, so I'm MySky guy later on.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 22850 posts Report Reply

  • Emma Hart,

    Not to be spoilery, where are they getting those black baby clothes for Jane? Because last night's outfit was AWESOME.

    Christchurch • Since Nov 2006 • 4651 posts Report Reply

  • LegBreak,

    hey, you can't hit a six every time at bat

    Craig R using a cricket metaphor.

    That’s made my day.

    Wellington • Since Nov 2006 • 1162 posts Report Reply

  • Sofie Bribiesca,

    Loving. That. I am a firm believer in our anglosaxon language. I even like the C word

    Well, here's a couple for ya Jackie :)
    Holy Fuck!
    My fucking awesome Puka Tree is no more!
    some fucking vermin by the name of lil' fucking possum has stripped all the bark off my tree and chewed all the new buds. Lil' fucking cunt!
    This is suburbia for chrissake!
    There are huge fucking Pohutakawas across the road and up the street. Why did the lil' fucker pick on my tree?
    We are talking fucking 24 hours here.It's gonna be truly fucked if it comes back .
    My dog don't care. She thinks they are nice until dead and one year cured.<rant over>

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report Reply

  • Jackie Clark,

    Oh no, Sofie! Quelle catastrophe! Your lovely Puka.......RIP. Will you put something in it's place? Will the lush gorgeousness that is your garden survive this natural betrayal?

    Mt Eden, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 3136 posts Report Reply

  • Craig Ranapia,

    No spoilers, please. I needed an early night, so I'm MySky guy later on.

    No spoilers, but Robyn Malcolm can break my heart without opening her mouth. Loretta is showing traces of human DNA -- which is sad and terrifying all at once. And just to lighten things up a bit, Aaron Spiller (Wesley Dowdel)l is this close to displacing Munter as the most adorable idiot on Kiwi television.

    North Shore, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 12370 posts Report Reply

  • Craig Ranapia,

    Oh, and the ickiest addition to the Bro Code -- ever.

    North Shore, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 12370 posts Report Reply

  • Russell Brown,

    And just to lighten things up a bit, Aaron Spiller (Wesley Dowdel)l is this close to displacing Munter as the most adorable idiot on Kiwi television.

    Not nearly as cute though? ;-)

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 22850 posts Report Reply

  • Sofie Bribiesca,

    Will you put something in it's place? Will the lush gorgeousness that is your garden survive this natural betrayal?

    Of course.I have my mate returning from Cambodia soonish so I will await his return and we will contemplate a replacement of which he will be able to advise me of an appropriate deterrent. His expertise are in the Palm area and he is also expert on kiIlling possum .My sadness is that possum just__lurve__ our NZ natives so I guess it will be another palm or 4. Glad they don't like my cabbage trees but.Oh,alas.

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report Reply

  • Craig Ranapia,

    Not nearly as cute though? ;-)

    Not quite -- the really lovely lovely thing about Dowdell's performance is that Aaron Spiller tries so hard, and he looks like a demented Fox Terrier that just doesn't understand why you're not pleased he's crapped on the rug.

    North Shore, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 12370 posts Report Reply

  • Kerry Weston,

    demented Fox Terrier

    who built that fucking awesome wardrobe for Pascalle last week - a compelling breed of reptile indeed. I'm liking Judd better, too.

    Manawatu • Since Jan 2008 • 494 posts Report Reply

  • Islander,

    Sofie - akeake (particularly the red kind), toru, kowhai* & ngaio - & wineberry , matipo, tree fuchsia & tarata - all seem possum-proof going by my tiny patch of bush. Manuka also-

    *however, kereru lurrrve kowhai! They're killed 2 of mine...

    Big O, Mahitahi, Te Wahi … • Since Feb 2007 • 5643 posts Report Reply

  • Emma Hart,

    Aaron Spiller tries so hard, and he looks like a demented Fox Terrier that just doesn't understand why you're not pleased he's crapped on the rug.

    He's yet another character I went to school with, too. His name was Jamie at the time.

    Christchurch • Since Nov 2006 • 4651 posts Report Reply

  • Jackie Clark,

    Sofie - akeake (particularly the red kind), toru, kowhai* & ngaio - & wineberry , matipo, tree fuchsia & tarata - all seem possum-proof going by my tiny patch of bush. Manuka also-

    Islander, you would love Sofie's garden. It is like the Garden of Eden. Only better.

    Mt Eden, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 3136 posts Report Reply

  • giovanni tiso,

    Islander, you would love Sofie's garden. It is like the Garden of Eden. Only better.

    No apoplectic landlord?

    Wellington • Since Jun 2007 • 7473 posts Report Reply

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