resend - BBC - Christmas song edit - PC madness?

[mike@miscon.net]

Hmmm... interesting points, all.

However, it
now seems that the BBC has changed its mind!

"...
following a torrent of criticism, controller Andy Parfitt announced a
u-turn: "After careful consideration, I have decided that the
decision to edit the Pogues song Fairytale of New York was
wrong." 

more here:

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article3070639.ece


And to give you an idea of the song's
popularity, here's this bit, from Wales (just yesterday!):

"Gaining particular publicity at the moment is Fairytale of New
York, the classic collaboration between The Pogues and the late Kirsty
MacColl, which reached number two in 1987. It was voted best Christmas
song in a poll by music TV channel VH1 in 2004."

rest of
the story here (watch the wrap):

http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/wales-news/2007/12/17/it-s-mr-x-versus-net-rivals-in-battle-for-no-1-91466-20258712/


Mike