[Clips of the program]
The program was very controversial as many gypsy families said that is was mis informing the public about their life style, and the program has been described as racially motivated bullying.
The biggest controversy was when the advertisement for the new series was "Bigger, Fatter, Gypsier" which caused many people to complain to the advertising standards authority.
The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that the campaign was irresponsible,
offensive and reaffirmed negative stereotypes and prejudice against the
Traveller and Gypsy communities.
The paper alleges that with the launch of a multi-million-pound lawsuit, Channel
4 could be left facing a £10m compensation payout
[Interviews]
[ask people to answer in full]
Did you find the show offensive and why?
What were the repercussions of the program being aired
I think the reason people were so upset by this program was because it was exploiting people of an ethnic minority.
The ASA found that one of the girls in a low-cut top, wearing heavy makeup
and with part of her bra visible, was 15 – a year below the legal age children
are allowed to appear in ads.
more than 500 complaints to the television regulator Ofcom.
The paper alleges that with the launch of a multi-million-pound lawsuit, Channel
more than 500 complaints to the television regulator Ofcom.
The paper alleges that with the launch of a multi-million-pound lawsuit, Channel
4 could be left facing a £10m compensation payout
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