BCCC asks TV channels to cut down lewd talk in comedy shows

In an advisory issued today, the Council, which is the self-regulatory body of the TV industry, has asked channels to not cross the limits in humour.

The Council said it had received many complaints against double-meaning dialogues used in 'comedy shows' telecast on various general entertainment channels.

"The BCCC expresses its concern over this trend, which often ranges on crass, abusive, vulgar and double-meaning language with sexual overtones in the name of humour," the regulatory body said.

"The BCCC feels that at times, such comedy shows cross the threshold of 'generally accepted standards' in terms of language and reflect the indelicate attitude of participants," it added.

Sometimes, the content of the so-called jokes is "demeaning