Originally posted by Maverick
Question here.
In Britain is Rambo banned from general broadcast or from "pay per view" types of broadcast? If it is banned from all types of broadcast, what else is banned? Just curious here.
It isn't banned now but it was banned by the BBC and ITV after the Hungerford massacre. The media wanted to point some blame on something and since Michael Ryan wore a bandana and was a fruitcake armed to the teeth they banned First Blood. I don't think it was an official ban, just the television companies decision, or at least a decision to applease the government that they don't show programmes that promote violence.
You need a TV licence in the UK because the BBC is funded out of public monies. ITV is paid for by using advertising (BBC have no adverts). Channel 5 however show pretty much what they like and I think they've shown First Blood several times during the 'BBC' ban.
I can't think of anything else that is banned, apart from porn etc. Oh, I think the 'Chucky' series of films are banned because some kids decided to copy it.... alledgedly.
There are 5 terrestial channels in the UK - BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. Most people also have satellite or cable or digital terrestial which all require special equipment or subscription.
