John Cleese voices disapproval over removing a Fawlty Towers episode containing the N-word

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Cleese slammed the BBC Studios-owned broadcaster UKTV for pulling the “The Germans” episode from its its downloadable programs over its use of “racial slurs.” While Cleese said he supports Black Lives Matter, he added: “A lot of the people in charge now at the BBC just want to hang onto their jobs. If a few people get excited they pacify them rather than standing their ground as they would have done 30 or 40 years ago.” UKTV said in a statement: "We regularly review older content to ensure it meets audience expectations and are particularly aware of the impact of outdated language. Some shows carry warnings, and others are edited. We want to take time to consider our options for this episode.” UPDATE: UKTV said the episode would be reinstated “in the coming days” with the addition of “extra guidance.”