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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:
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.

Royalshyness · 03/08/2024 04:32

I think this is a very good call from the BBC

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.

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.

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?

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.

rubylolala · 03/08/2024 04:44

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

YABU

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.

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! 😡

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!

EatingTillIDie · 03/08/2024 05:29

He isn't a paedophile. It is OTT.

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.

echt · 03/08/2024 06:03

It is not a crime to be a paedophile.

Being a sex offender is quite different.

OhshutupNancy · 03/08/2024 06:05

Royalshyness · 03/08/2024 04:32

I think this is a very good call from the BBC

Is this the same BBC that carried on paying him a fortune after he had been arrested and they were aware of the charges?

PurpleFlower1983 · 03/08/2024 06:31

EatingTillIDie · 03/08/2024 05:29

He isn't a paedophile. It is OTT.

Yes he is. Don’t minimise his actions.

PurpleFlower1983 · 03/08/2024 06:32

OhshutupNancy · 03/08/2024 06:05

Is this the same BBC that carried on paying him a fortune after he had been arrested and they were aware of the charges?

He resigned before he was formally charged.

summerdazey · 03/08/2024 06:39

If we started deleting everyone with problematic/disgusting views, would we be left with any art at all?!

Yes.

Edenspirits73 · 03/08/2024 06:41

hmmmm- I am Welsh and he was literally an icon in wales, especially regarding the Welsh language. He made videos that are shown in schools about the Welsh language.

Do I think all of it should be removed and he should be removed from public life? Absolutely I bloody do.

I am disappointed that he wasn’t who we all thought he was though - I feel sad for that but yes, all trace of him should be removed. Especially given his videos were shown in schools.

BananaSpanner · 03/08/2024 06:45

I reckon it’s mostly to do with not having to pay him royalties from future episodes when they’re already coming under fire for the amount of wages they’ve paid him whilst under investigation.

PattyDuckface · 03/08/2024 06:49

It's not "problematic", it's the worst of humanity.

Quite right to delete it, no-one will enjoy watching it.

Also the BBC can sweep a bit of their guilt under the carpet too

Simonjt · 03/08/2024 06:52

A peadophile, and soon to be a convicted peadophile isn’t someone I would call problematic.

Why are you so keen to keep TV shows featuring a peadophile available, especially childrens TV?

Chellybelle · 03/08/2024 06:52

EatingTillIDie · 03/08/2024 05:29

He isn't a paedophile. It is OTT.

Can you explain why you think he's not?

MrHarleyQuin · 03/08/2024 06:55

He didn't just view a few photos or have problrmatic views (thought that in itself is bad enough) he paid a child for years to send explicit photos of themselves to him.

Ponoka7 · 03/08/2024 06:56

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.

He won't continue to make money from it being shown, like he would that episode. Which is why it has been removed.
He'll be asked to sign away royalty rights, just as Gary Glitter did and the decisions around Saville made sure that the charities wasn't punished. Saville is still in the-way-to-Amarillo (Comic relief) video, for that reason. There are loose ends to sort out.

Ineverlose · 03/08/2024 06:58

It's a terrible move. People will have even less trust in media now that things are being systematically removed. It’s literally Winston’s job in 1984. Dystopian, depressing etc etc