Q: How can children be protected from hearing embarrassing sexually suggestive jokes and seeing nudity on television screens?
A: The BCCSA receives many complaints relating to the content of certain “breakfast show” and “afternoon drive” radio programmes. Some presenters push the limits of what is regarded as acceptable. Even though their target audience is not children, these presenters should however be aware that large numbers of children are likely to form part of their audience as they are transported to and from school by parents or caregivers.
Ultimately it is the duty of parents and caregivers to monitor programme content and switch off the radio or tune in to another station when there are children in the vehicle.
The BCCSA does not have the authority to interfere with the broadcaster’s staff. It is up to the broadcaster to decide on appropriate disciplinary action in cases where presenters are found to have transgressed the Code.