Springer “wouldn’t have written” JS:TO
Jerry Springer has spoken out about the BBC’s broadcasting of JS:TO. His actual criticism of the show seems fairly mild, but different news sources will put their own spin on it:
I wouldn’t have written it. I don’t believe in making fun of other religions
Haven’t seen the Tory press yet, but we can safely assume that the verb “slam” appears in a few headlines.
Asked if he thought the BBC should have broadcast it, he replied:
I don’t know if they should have had it on television but, good Lord, if you don’t like what’s on television, that’s why God gave us remote controls.
Interestingly, Murdoch-owned Sky Showbiz doesn’t mention these divinely-provided remotes, reporting blankly that his answer to the question was “Perhaps not.”
It is widely believed that Springer intends to make a return to politics in 2006.
UPDATE: The Sun’s report interprets Springer’s answer thus:
Springer said the West End hit, in which a nappy-clad Jesus admits he’s “a bit gay”, probably should not have been shown on television.
Again, no mention of the remote control comment; and “perhaps” has been upgraded to “probably”.
UPATE: A more detailed transcription of what Springer actually said is available at Monsters & Critics.
