Censorship Of Tv Film (Press, 21 August 1982)
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Summary: Censorship Of Tv Film (Press, 21 August 1982)
In a letter published on 21 August 1982, P. H. Scotter reflects on the censorship of an episode of "Brideshead Revisited," which was aired in Australia and featured a sensitively presented sexual encounter. Scotter's Australian friend had predicted that New Zealanders would probably not be allowed to view this particular scene, which was subsequently confirmed by Mr Fabian of the Broadcasting Corporation. According to Fabian, the scene was deemed not to conform with "commonly accepted standards of decency" and thus had to be cut from the broadcast for New Zealand viewers. Scotter expresses surprise at this decision, considering that the programme has so far been well-received and appreciated. He points out the irony that television continues to expose children to graphic violence and death while denying adults the opportunity to view a natural and less graphic sexual scene that is integral to the story. Scotter concludes by reminding readers that all censors originate from sexual encounters, suggesting a certain hypocrisy in their role. The letter raises important questions about the standards of decency applied to television content and the implications of such censorship on viewers.
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