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To think this is overkill (Huw Edwards)

287 replies

BeachParty · 03/08/2024 03:08

Don't get me wrong, what he did was heinous.
I don't care how or why you got pics on your phone. 🤢😡. 😥

https://deadline.com/2024/08/doctor-who-episode-huw-edwards-removed-bbc-iplayer-1236029881/

Deleting all reference from someone from fictional shows though seems a bit 😕
It's a character, it's not the real life person.
If we started deleting everyone with problematic/disgusting views, would we be left with any art at all?!

'Doctor Who' episode 'Fear Her' removed from iPlayer after featuring Huw Edwards

‘Doctor Who’ Episode Featuring Disgraced Presenter Huw Edwards Removed From BBC iPlayer To Be Redubbed

The BBC has removed from iPlayer a David Tennant episode of 'Doctor Who' that features Huw Edwards, the disgraced news anchor.

https://deadline.com/2024/08/doctor-who-episode-huw-edwards-removed-bbc-iplayer-1236029881

OP posts:
KaToby · 03/08/2024 06:00

EatingTillIDie · 03/08/2024 05:29

He isn't a paedophile. It is OTT.

He is literally the definition of a paedophile.

EatingTillIDie · 03/08/2024 05:29

He isn't a paedophile. It is OTT.

StrawberryWater · 03/08/2024 05:19

Lots of kids watch things like Dr. Who and HE is a pervert so yeah it's very appropriate to scrub out his appearance on shows like that!

UpThereForThinkingDownThereForDancing · 03/08/2024 05:18

I think it is good that his reputation and social acceptability reflects what he's done. Consequences are good.
Only wish the public horror and subsequent exclusion from being in an honoured position applied to child rapist Olympic athletes as well! 😡

SSpratt · 03/08/2024 05:08

The BBC should be consistent. They’ve got The Thick of it (Chris Langham, same offence as Edwards) back on iPlayer.

rubylolala · 03/08/2024 04:44

He’s a paedophile. He didn’t send a tweet that was a bit offensive.

YABU

Topseyt123 · 03/08/2024 04:39

I think it is something they have to do. They cannot be seen to condone paediphilia in any form.

Doctor Who is family viewing and also seen by a lot of children. Of all ages.

lunar1 · 03/08/2024 04:38

He's not problematic though, he's an actual paedophile. If you or your children were his victims would you want to see him ok the tv?

Rummly · 03/08/2024 04:38

Wasn’t it Huw Edwards who made the announcement that QEII had died?

They’ll have a hard time censoring that.

Piuy · 03/08/2024 04:35

He's a sex offender. A child sex offender.

It's not about him having problematic views. He's literally a paedophile.

Royalshyness · 03/08/2024 04:32

I think this is a very good call from the BBC

iwillgetbackupagain · 03/08/2024 03:31

It isn't about having problematic or disgusting views. He is a paedophile who doesn't deserve to be on our screens.

And also, wouldn't he be paid royalties for using this footage? Scrub him out and he won't see a penny.

Many people refuse to listen to Lostprophets, and cannot bear to watch anything with the likes of Rolf Harris or Jimmy Saville on. Sometimes the art is damaged beyond repair because of the what the artist has done.