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BBC Tweenies controversies - sick Jimmy Savile parody, dentist row and toy fraud
BBC children's programme The Tweenies was broadcast on this day in 2002 (July 25) - but its three year run was not without its controversies.The popular programme, which centered around 'Tweenies' called Milo, Jake, Bella and Fizz, along with dogs Doodles and Izzles, delighted viewers from 1999-2002.However, some of its episodes caused outrage when they were rebroadcast in subsequent years - while its deals linked to merchandising also came under scrutiny during the show's original run.READ NEXT: Casualty fans shocked by school shooting as BBC airs controversial postponed episodeOn the 20th anniversary of the show ending, Daily Star takes a look at The Tweenies biggest controversies.In 2013, the BBC received over 216 complaints after an episode of The Tweenies featured a character who appeared to be dressed as sex offender Jimmy Saville.The former DJ and presenter abused more than 200 people over a 60 year period before he died in 2011 aged 84, with a Metropolitan police report stating that Jimmy Savile was a "prolific, predatory sex offender."The episode of The Tweenies was originally made in 2001, with the BBC broadcasting the repeat in 2013 - two years after Jimmy Saville's sickening crimes were investigated by the police.It featured the character Max wearing a blonde wig, a tracksuit and using Jimmy Saville's accents and catchphrases, leaving viewers horrified and taking to social media to express their anger at the distasteful parody.One viewer said: "Dear CBeebies, I'm not sure this was a good choice of DJ to impersonate on The Tweenies today," while a second added: "Are BBC trying to self destruct? Max from Tweenies dressed as Jimmy Savile just now nearly choked on my cornflakes."The broadcast also angered abuse
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Dentist bans obese patients weighing more than 20st over fears chairs won't cope
A dentist's surgery has been accused of fat-shaming its patients after it banned anyone over 20 stone from sitting on its specialist chairs.Hove Family Dental in Hove, East Sussex, was concerned that people weighing over 127 kg could be at risk of breaking their expensive equipment.Complaints began coming in following the announcement, where the practice said it was concerned that people weighing above the red line could “exceed equipment capabilities”.The chairs are worth around £20,000 and have already been broken twice by some of their heavier customers.The email, warning patients of Hove Family’s new protocol, said: “This is a polite message to all our patients from the Hove family dental practice.“Due to health and safety regulations, we will unfortunately not be able to treat patients that exceed the safety weight limit restrictions for our dental chairs of 127kg [20 stones].“We appreciate and understand that this is a sensitive issue and want to address this with our patients in a delicate manner, but we do have a duty of care to all our patients and a legal obligation under the health and safety at work act 1974 to operate in a safe environment and not exceed equipment capabilities.“If you feel this restriction may apply to you, please call...before your next appointment.“We will discuss with you your referral options for your future care in full confidentiality. We will endeavour to ensure that your care continues uninterrupted.”Technicians have had to come in twice in the past to mend damage to the chairs from heavy pressure, forcing the practice to close.
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