Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries wants to hold Netflix to account for offensive comedy

Jimmy Carr broke cover this week as the storm of controversy surrounding his Holocaust joke continues to mount. The 8 Out Of 10 Cats comedian was spotted emerging from his London home alone on Tuesday evening. Appearing ready for business, Carr looked smart in a light blue blazer with a dark shirt and trousers. The TV star then hopped into a waiting car where he seemed to be more relaxed and removed his jacket. It’s the first time the 49-year-old has been seen pictured outrage erupted over a joke in his Netflix special His Dark Material, which was released in December. In the stand-up show, Carr says people ‘never mention the thousands of Gypsies that were killed by the Nazis’ in the Holocaust, because ‘no one ever wants to talk about the positives’. He has since faced severe backlash from Traveller and Roma charities, anti-fascist organisations and even several MPs including Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Earlier this week, it was revealed that a petition urging Netflix to remove the joke from the special had been signed over 14,000 times. The charity The Traveller Movement, which started the petition, described the gag as ‘nothing short of a celebration of genocide’.It goes on: ‘Hundreds of thousands of Gypsies, Roma, and Traveller people were killed in the Holocaust.

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Jimmy Carr's 'racist' joke removed from his Netflix special His Dark Material.The stand-up show dropped to the streaming service in December but last week, Jimmy faced strong backlash when a clip from the special went viral for all the wrong reasons.A clip shared by Facebook user Alfie Best sees the 49-year-old comedian make light of the 'thousands of Gypsies that were killed by the Nazis', jokingly referring to the deaths as "the positives" of the Holocaust.Jimmy said: "When people talk about the Holocaust, they talk about the tragedy and horror of 6 million Jewish lives being lost to the Nazi war machine."But they never mention the thousands of Gypsies that were killed by the Nazis."No one ever wants to talk about that, because no one ever wants to talk about the positives."The 8 Out of 10 Cats presenter has since been condemned by anti-hate groups including the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, the Auschwitz Memorial and Hope Not Hate.His words have been additionally criticised by British prime minister Boris Johnson, health secretary Sajid Javid, comedian David Baddiel and My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding's Paddy Doherty.Pleas for Netflix to take down the special or edit out the joke have also gone unanswered, leading The Traveller Movement to create an online petition.The ActionStorm petition, titled 'Jimmy Carr: The Genocide of Roma is Not a Laughing Matter', pleads with the streamer to remove the offending His Dark Material clip.Arguing that Jimmy's joke was "nothing short of a celebration of genocide", the petition has already been signed by over 16,000 people - with an overall target of 25,000 signatures.A description reads: "We appreciate that comedy is subjective but in our view when punchlines are indistinguishable from

BORIS Johnson today branded Jimmy Carr’s bad-taste Holocaust joke "deeply disturbing" but stopped short of calling for his show to be axed. The under-fire funny man, 49 has been blasted for a sick joke about the genocide, with Downing Street wading in to condemn the gag.

Jimmy Carr has broken his silence on the backlash received from his latest Netflix special and said he's prepared to "go down swinging" while performing at his Terribly Funny Show on Saturday night.The 49-year-old, who recently sparked outrage over his controversial comments on the Holocaust confessed that his career may be over but he will still go out all guns blazing.During Jimmy's contentious Netflix show, His Dark Material, the comic suggested the mass murder of "thousands" of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people was "positive" during the Nazi regime.But despite the public outcry, Jimmy still went ahead with his ongoing comedy tour and told an audience on Saturday that they were speaking "in the last chance saloon", according to The Mirror.Opening the show, the star made comments on the non-binary community and how he could cause offence in his intro.He said: "Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Look at that, I've already upset the non-binary community."That has to be a f***ing record."He later added: "We are speaking my friends in the last chance saloon."What I am saying on stage this evening is barely acceptable now.

Netflix special His Dark Material, comic Jimmy Carr made an offensive joke about the massacre of "gypsies" which led to accusations he was "celebrating" the murder of "one of the most marginalised groups in society". Addressing his potentially "career-ending" blunder poking fun at the victims of Nazi war crimes, Jimmy took to the stage last night and announced his belief that he would be "cancelled".The 8 Out of 10 Cats host had earlier joked on Netflix: "When people talk about the Holocaust, they talk about the tragedy and horror of six million Jewish lives being lost to the Nazi war machine, but they never mention the thousands of gypsies that were killed by the Nazis.“No one ever talks about that because no one wants to talk about the positives.”Horrified viewers saw the boundary-breaking joke as off-limits because it targeted the tragic genocide of several million people - both the Jewish community and the Romani and Sinti members of the travelling community.The aftermath of the joke's release was a tense time that saw even his friends in the celebrity world turn against him, with David Baddiel describing him as "indefensible".However, Jimmy showed up as planned for a performance at the Whitley Bay Playhouse near Newcastle, and let rip about cancel culture.One heckler in the audience keen for him to address the disastrous Netflix show called out: "Are we going to talk about the holocaust?" only for Jimmy to respond: "We are going to talk about cancel culture, the whole thing."We are going to talk about f***ing everything people.

David Baddiel has described Jimmy Carr’s joke about Roma and Sinti people being murdered in the Holocaust as ‘indefensible’.Baddiel, 57, spoke out against his ‘close friend’ after Carr’s Holocaust joke, taken from his Netflix special, went viral in recent days.In the special, which was released on Christmas Day 2021, Carr says people ‘never mention the thousands of Gypsies that were killed by the Nazis’ in the Holocaust, because ‘no one ever wants to talk about the positives’.Carr, 49, who himself described the joke as a ‘career-ender’, has faced severe backlash from Traveller and Roma charities, anti-fascist organisations and even several MPs.Now fellow stand-up comedian Baddiel, who is Jewish, says Carr’s joke was ‘cruel and inhumane’.Writing on Twitter, Baddiel recalled telling audiences during his Trolls: Not The Dolls Tour: ‘You can obviously tell a Holocaust joke that is cruel and inhumane and mean-spirited and racist.‘Or you can tell one that targets the oppressors, or draws attention to the fundamental evil of it, or shines a light on the humanity of the victims.’He added: ‘Clearly, Jimmy’s was the former.’In the Twitter thread, he described Jimmy as ‘a close friend of mine and a brilliant stand-up in general’.However, he said, how he feels about Jimmy ‘makes no difference to how I feel or think about this specific joke’.Baddiel argued that ‘it’s not the subject matter of a joke’ that causes it to be indefensible but ‘the specifics of the individual joke’.He referred to an old joke by comedian Devorah Baum on a Holocaust survivor meeting God after their death, and said, ‘unlike Jimmy’s I think [it is] defensible]’.This is the joke I was leading to, which is, unlike Jimmy’s, I think defensible.

Netflix gag was an insult to the memory of 1. 5 million members of the travelling community estimated to have been killed. The My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding star told the Sunday Mirror yesterday: “He should be investigated by the police.

has recently gone viral, and Netflix is now facing pressure to remove the segment.Many have criticised Carr for the joke, but Only Connect star Coren-Mitchell took to Twitter to defend him.‘While I’m here, might take a moment to mention I also love @JimmyCarr, a close friend who’s made about a thousand jokes I wouldn’t make myself, as a stage performer, but as a man is full of goodness and kindness,’ she said, before adding: ‘He’s a properly decent person.’Some fans were unimpressed with her comment, with one follower asking: ‘Do you think you would be similarly quick to defend him if he’d made a joke defending the murder of Jews in the Holocaust?’While Iâm here, might take a moment to mention I also love @JimmyCarr, a close friend whoâs made about a thousand jokes I wouldnât make myself, as a stage performer, but as a man is full of goodness and kindness. Heâs a properly decent person.Anyway, ROBOBUNNY.Coren-Mitchell responded: ‘Yes.

Netflix special, he compared the comedian to Jimmy Saville and called out the joke he'd made at the expense of "the most hated community in the world".The latest Jimmy Carr special, His Dark Material, came with a trigger warning as it was loaded with jokes that had the potential to be offensive and upsetting.However, a backlash began over one in particular that poked fun at Jews and travellers simultaneously.The 8 Out of 10 Cats comedian had said: "When people talk about the Holocaust they talk about the tragedy of six million lives being lost to the Nazi war machine, but they never mention the thousands of Gypsies killed by the Nazis, because no one wants to talk about the positives."Seemingly oblivious to the joke's poor taste, the audience erupted into laughter and applause.However, this was one insult Paddy wasn't about to simply laugh off."How this fella has turned this into a joke is beyond me... it's disgusting, on a different level," he exclaimed."Travellers...

Nadine, The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, put on the spot in scenes some described as "eye wateringly embarrassing". In the chat, Nadine took a defensive stance with journalist Charlie Stayt on air, while insisting that photo footage of Boris Johnson appearing to enjoy a beer at a "lockdown birthday party" was part of a plot by pro-EU supporters exercising anti-Brexit sentiments.Gary Lineker's response to the drama was clear, after he took to Twitter to chortle to his 8.3 million followers: "Love these comedy sketches.

Jimmy Carr's jokes about the Holocaust were met with a fierce backlash.At the beginning of his one-hour Netflix special His Dark Material, Carr warned his performance contained “terrible things”.Carr joked about the horror of the Holocaust and “six million Jewish lives being lost” and made a disparaging remark about the deaths of thousands of gypsies at the hands of the Nazis.Ms Dorries has told how the Government is examining new laws would “hold Netflix to account” for such content. She said said on BBC Breakfast on February 5: “We are looking at legislation via the Media Bill which would bring into scope those comments from other video on-demand streaming outlets like Netflix.

Coronation Street star Tony Maudsley blasted the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Nadine Dorries, following her appearance on BBC Breakfast earlier today.The actor took to Twitter to express his thoughts on the chat that saw Nadine suffer a tense exchange with presenter Charlie Stayt.During the conversation, Nadine awkwardly quizzed Charlie on why he was asking her if she had spoken to the Prime Minister in the last 24 hours.Tony reacted to a video shared to Twitter by broadcaster Toby Earle showing the bizarre moment between Nadine and Charlie, which saw the former appearing to be interviewed via a video call from her attic at home.In view of his 71,900 followers, the actor tweeted: “B****y hell.“No wonder they keep her locked in the attic!”Tony’s tweet quickly racked up more than 238 likes, with other Twitter users replying to his remarks.Roz4luv said: “Yes I was watching that.Totally embarrassing.”Hazel15334825 agreed: “My goodness that's awful, so embarrassing.”LadyFiLahLah argued: “I think she looks unwell and very stressed.“Whether or not we agree with policy or poor behaviour we need to also show some compassion and not lower ourselves to their depravity and lack human kindness.”In response, Tony claimed: “I'm not sure she is unwell...she looks stressed because she's struggling to keep up with her own lies.” (sic)During the awkward discussion, Nadine eventually admitted to the BBC presenter there had been communication between herself and Boris Johnson.After Nadine questioned why Charlie was pressing her on the matter, the host insisted: "I'd like to know.”"We've communicated," Nadine revealed.Charlie continued: "I'm really confused, is that a difficult question?"I am just asking if you

BBC Breakfast made for uncomfortable viewing on Saturday morning after presenter Charlie Stayt asked MP Nadine Dorries if she had spoken to Boris Johnson in the last 24 hours. The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport appeared on the show via video link but refused to answer Charlie's questions on communication with the Prime Minister which became akward to watch.Journalist Charlie asked the MP: "Have you spoken to the Prime Minister recently in the last 24 hours?"Looking uncomfortable, Nadine replied: "Why, why are you asking me that question?"Charlie replied sternly: "I'd like to know."Nadine responded: "We've communicated."But Charlie pressed for a more precise answer and said: "I'm really confused is that a difficult question, I'm just asking if you've spoken to the Prime Minister in the last 24 hours?"However Nadine refused to expand on her previous comment and again told the broadcaster that she has "communicated" with the PM.Not letting the matter go, Charlie questioned: "What has he communicated with you?"Again, Nadine refused to back down to the presenter's probing and told him she won't go into what they previously conversed on.Seeing the awkward exchange unfold, BBC Breakfast viewers couldn't wait to express their thoughts regarding the pair's conversation on Twitter.One viewer penned: "This is EXCRUCIATING.

Jimmy Carr has been condemned by anti-hate groups including the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust for an 'appalling' joke.The 49-year-old comedian's Netflix special His Dark Material dropped to the streaming service in December but recently drew ire after a clip from the show was shared online by Facebook user Alfie Best.In the joke, Jimmy makes light of the 'thousands of Gypsies that were killed by the Nazis', jokingly referring to the deaths as being "the positives" of the devastating Holocaust.Jimmy said: "When people talk about the Holocaust, they talk about the tragedy and horror of 6 million Jewish lives being lost to the Nazi war machine. "But they never mention the thousands of Gypsies that were killed by the Nazis.“No one ever wants to talk about that, because no one ever wants to talk about the positives."His words have since been condemned by the Auschwitz Memorial, Hope Not Hate and the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.In a statement on Friday, its chief executive Olivia Marks-Woldman, said: "We are absolutely appalled at Jimmy Carr's comment about persecution suffered by Roma and Sinti people under Nazi oppression, and horrified that gales of laughter followed his remarks."Hundreds of thousands of Roma and Sinti people suffered prejudice, slave labour, sterilisation and mass murder simply because of their identity – these are not experiences for mockery."Jimmy rounded out his joke in the special by claiming it had "educational quality".He added: "It's a joke about the worst thing that's ever happened in human history, and people say 'never forget', well this is how I remember."There is an educational quality.

Comedian Jimmy Carr is under fire for his Holocaust standup routine.

Netflix special His Dark Material.In the stand-up special, released on December 25 last year, the comedian refers to the death of thousands of travellers killed by the Nazis as a “positive”.“When people talk about the Holocaust, they talk about the tragedy and horror of six million Jewish lives being lost to the Nazi war machine,” Carr said. “But they never mention the thousands of Gypsies that were killed by the Nazis.

EXCLUSIVE: The pressure is ramping up on UK Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries to refuse to privatize Channel 4 after a group of Scottish politicians from her own party sent a letter urging her to keep it public, Deadline can reveal.

after Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced MPs in the House of Commons following the publication of Sue Gray’s report into alleged illegal gatherings at Downing Street.Part of the exchange between Labour leader Keir Starmer and Johnson saw the Prime Minister incorrectly accuse Starmer of failing to prosecute Jimmy Savile when he was head of the Crown Prosecution Service.Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy interviewed Dorries and asked why Johnson had used “fake news” and an “old meme repeated by conspiracy theorists” against Starmer in the House of Commons.Dorries shook her head and rolled her eyes when asked saying: “I don’t know, I don’t know the details…” she repeated before saying “the prime minister tells the truth,” despite repeated challenges from Guru-Murthy.On social media, users were quick to point out the sharp comparison’s to Tate’s character Lauren, a stroppy teenage school girl whose catchphrase was “Am I bovvered” and “are you disrespecting me?”You can see some of there reaction and comparisons here:Check out this excellent (but doctored) @krishgm interview with Tory MP Nadine Dorries.

BBC journalist Emily Maitlis had to apologise on Twitter today after retweeting an attack on a Conservative minister that risked compromising the impartiality that she is asked to maintain as part of her job.The tweet in question was critical both of the Conservative party and of Nadine Dorries during a recent interview with Channel 4.However, some of Emily’s followers have questioned the sincerity of her apology, given that she retweeted the original post whilst saying sorry for her first retweet.Emily, 51, first retweeted former Tory minister and outspoken critic of Boris Johnson, Rory Stewart.Rory, 49, himself had retweeted another user called Jay J, who shared a clip of Channel 4's interview with Nadine, 64.In the first tweet, Jay had written: “Another Nadine Dorries interview to file under the car crash genre.”Sharing the video via Jay’s account, Rory added a caption reading: “The sheer tawdry Trumpian shabbiness of the whole thing - it is difficult to see how much more of this the party or our political system can survive.”Retweeting this post once more after deleting her previous retweet earlier this afternoon, Emily apologised to her 446,500 followers.“I have deleted my earlier retweet of the below and would like to apologise for the hurt I have caused,” she stated.In a follow-up tweet, she clarified: “For the avoidance of doubt I accept I should have added extra context - it was retweeted in haste - and was wrong to do.” Underneath the tweet, Twitter users seemed largely amused by Emily’s apology.Steven Battelle pointed out: “Fantastic skills in apologising while still retweeting, no apology was needed in the first place.”Raindrop wrote: “The brilliant @maitlis draws even more readers to her heartfelt opinion

Manori Ravindran International EditorU.K. Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries opened the virtual Creative Coalition Festival on Tuesday with a rallying speech about the creative industries, but stayed quiet on all matters relating to the future of broadcasters Channel 4 and the BBC.In what appeared to be a pre-recorded segment, Dorries talked up the music sector as examples of the U.K.’s “creative powerhouse,” referencing Coldplay and Adele’s new albums as well as Dua Lipa’s hit song “Levitating.” “It’s our writers and musicians and designers and composers who are the most celebrated around the world today and do the most to sell the U.K.