'Fairy'-tale of New Yok

Dec 18, 2007 09:30





BBC Radio 1 has said it will stand by its ban
on the word "faggot" from the Pogues' 1987 Christmas hit Fairytale of New York to avoid offence.

The word, sung by the late Kirsty MacColl as she trades insults with Shane MacGowan, has been dubbed out.

But MacColl's mother, Jean, called the ban "too ridiculous", while the Pogues said they found it "amusing".

The BBC said: "We are playing an edited version because some members of the audience might find it offensive."

(Raise of the glass to Rich for the tip!)

stupid, bbc, music

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