So say Comedy Central after comics quit panel show over interference
Comedy Central says that Sophie Duker’s routine about Palestine was cut from its all-female panel show because it broke broadcast rules.
The stand-up this week quit Yesterday, Today And The Day Before, citing ‘unacceptable levels of last-minute interference’ from executives.
It prompted fellow comic Kemah Bob, who was to have co-hosted the second episode – to pull out in solidarity.
Now the broadcaster has said they needed to cut Duker s segment to make sure it complied with Ofcom rules.
In a statement, they said: ‘Comedy Central UK must ensure productions are compliant with broadcast rules. Due to time constraints and the non-compliant nature of the original commentary, part of Sophie’s monologue was adapted to ensure broadcast compliance.
Bristol Comedy Garden 2021: The shows that still have tickets left
The festival takes place on Clifton Downs next week
Bristol Comedy Garden is moving from Queen Square to Clifton Downs (Image: ShotAway)
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One of the biggest comedy festivals in the South West returns to Bristol next week and excitement is building.
As Jo Brand, Katherine Ryan and more announced for comedy arena
Bill Bailey is to play this year’s Latitude festival, after his headlining appearance last year was cancelled because of the pandemic.
He will become the first comedian to play the main Obelisk stage, rather than the comedy arena, taking a Sunday afternoon slot.
He said: I am beyond excited to be performing at Latitude 2021. This is a fantastic festival which I have loved for many years, and to get to perform on the main stage is a great thrill. It recalls, for me, indelible memories of headlining at Sonisphere in 2011 in front of 65,000 metal fans, so I say, bring it on!