But you're both arguing this point in the context of the current incarnation of C/BB which you both know has long been the absolute antithesis of everything you're both dreamily and very nostalgically harking back to.

There are rules one has to abide by and Biggins broke them after multiple warnings

TV is regulated by Offcom, so they have to follow a certain set of rules

If you let the HM's say whatever they want without any repercussions, it'll end with one getting stabbed...this is what happens in the real world, things can escalate over insults.

Then you can kiss BB goodbye

No I don't think they should be kicked out.

The main point of Big Brother in the early days was that the audience got to watch people interact when they had forgotten the cameras were there. Having silly rules on what they can and can't say defeats that.

Big Brother should only step in when there's violence, and there was once a time when they didn't.

It's also interesting to note that during Shilpagate, Ofcom found against Channel 4 not for broadcasting racism, but for broadcasting it and then not challenging it.

The early days of BB selected sensible HM's, who came in for the experience and the small prize money.

BB is a different kind of beast now, its full of chavs and fake showmances. They are all fully aware of the cameras.

The show is also violent and we have seen fights kick off and i am surprised someone has not been seriously injured yet

Yes, I would certainly allow them to say that on the show, I would also show the following outrage and dissection of viewpoint from the surrounding housemates.
Personally I wouldn't want the age of consent to be lowered to 4, but as a rational adult I would listen to their reasoning before I explained the reasons why I don't think that the age should be lowered. You never know, it might end up making them rethink their stance, which you would not have the opportunity to do if they were censored by big brother.

Just like when Winston (CBB?) was questioned about his views on gay couples bringing up children, he should have been allowed to stay in the house and discuss his views with those that share opposing views, rather than being booted out.

I get your point, but I'm not sure of the regulations and whether the producers are bound to give a warning or not.

This is true. It is part of me not wanting to give up on Big Brother despite the fact that it has become another Towie/MIC/Geordie.
I do realise that currently 'interesting conversation' in the Big Brother house is a fantasy.



I do believe that we can reverse the trend, but it may take an overhaul of the production team and a different process for getting the contestants.
Maybe channel 5 can keep BB and have it as the reality nonsense for the chav audience, and another company can set up a similar show to BB, where contestants do actually want to be part of a social experiment rather than just getting famous.


Agree with this. I would like to see BB get back to its roots and select fully functioning members of society for housemates rather than the current breed of fame-ladies-of-the-night.
The problem is that Channel 5 are more concerned with social media activity than making a decent programme that appeals to adults.

Broadcasters, particuarly commercial broadcasters need to take care surrounding controversial subjects.
I'm not in favour of censorship, but topics like race and child abuse already have platforms for discussion, and IMO reality tv isn't appropriate for those views to be aired.. Public outrage and upset aside, discussions like that could very easily descend into violence and kill off a programme like BB forever, as it is classed as an entertainment programme.

No. Everything's becoming so overly Politically correct now that we're actually turning into the PTV episode of Familty Guy where every little thing is censored on TV!

I believe people with views that are offensive should stay in and have their views challenged or at least give others the chance to show them how wrong they are.

What good is actually done by kicking out someone because of their words? Apart from pleasing the PC brigade that are imo ruining freedom of speech and the interesting and worthwhile discussions it entails.