Publication date: 24 September 2009
Complaint
A viewer complained that references by Graham Norton to lesbians (in the context of commenting on a patent illustrated by a drawing of a large woman with short hair) perpetuated an offensive stereotype.
Outcome
Although the initial references might have been inoffensive if considered on their own, they prompted an exchange with one of the programme's guests which gave the references the appearance of perpetuating or reinforcing a potentially offensive stereotype. Upheld
Further action
The programme team were reminded of the need to avoid any possibility of being seen to endorse offensive sexual stereotypes.
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