Miss Bartlett Criticises Decision (Press, 24 August 1982)
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Summary: Miss Bartlett Criticises Decision (Press, 24 August 1982)
On 24 August 1982, a controversy emerged regarding Television New Zealand's plan to air an uncut version of John Mortimer's play "Voyage Round My Father." Patricia Barlett, a morals watchdog, publicly criticised the decision and expressed her concerns about the content being broadcast. She directed her request to the director-general of TVNZ, Mr Allan Martin, asking for clarity on who had requested the full version of the play to be shown. The original airing included the omission of a lesbian scene, which sparked debate on censorship and the appropriateness of such content on public television.
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