Jake Kanter International TV EditorMonty Python star John Cleese has voiced his disapproval of a decision by BBC Studios-owned broadcaster UKTV to scrub an episode of classic British comedy Fawlty Towers from its back catalog.UKTV removed The Germans from its Gold Box Set of downloadable programs, citing the fact that it contained “racial slurs.” UKTV was not specific about the slur, but it is believed to have been uttered by character The Major, who uses the n-word when referring to Caribbean sportsmen.“We regularly review older content to ensure it meets audience expectations and are particularly aware of the impact of outdated language.
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