[thegeek]

SNT displayed a "We are sorry for the break in your programme" caption on ITV1+1 tonight during the first 15 minutes. Apparently, bad language was used. This has happened before. If ITV allow a swear word to be broadcast live, why don't they allow it an hour later? Are there consequences if they don't take action to censor it? I'd prefer to see it as it was originally shown. I expect the ITVX version will be edited too.

I can't remember the exact wording of the Broadcast Code, but broadcasters have to take reasonable care to not transmit offensive language, particularly when children might be watching. On a live show they'll have warned participants, and on +1 they have the opportunity to mask it. Granted a whole part is a bit overzealous but it'll be mitigation in case anyone complains (along with the apology for "language" which followed the segment).

That said, I didn't hear anything worse than "Jesus!", which is in the mild category on Ofcom's list, so they probably could have let it slide. Was there worse?