So say Comedy Central after comics quit panel show over 'interference'
Comedy Central says that Sophie Duker’s routine about Palestine was cut from its all-female panel show because it broke broadcast rules.
The stand-up this week quit Yesterday, Today And The Day Before, citing ‘unacceptable levels of last-minute interference’ from executives.
It prompted fellow comic Kemah Bob, who was to have co-hosted the second episode – to pull out in solidarity.
Now the broadcaster has said they needed to cut Duker's segment to make sure it complied with Ofcom rules.
In a statement, they said: ‘Comedy Central UK must ensure productions are compliant with broadcast rules. Due to time constraints and the non-compliant nature of the original commentary, part of Sophie’s monologue was adapted to ensure broadcast compliance.