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21/01/2013
216 Complaints Received After Tweenies Savile Episode
216 complaints have been made to the BBC following an episode of childrens show The Tweenies, in which a character appeared dressed as Jimmy Savile.
The programme was broadcast on CBeebies before 09.00 am on Sunday, but was originally made in 2001.
One of the characters Max appears in a blonde wig, wearing Savile's trademark tracksuits and using his accent and catchphrases.
Thirty-four people also contacted the BBC to comment on the programme.
Ofcom, the media watchdog, has said it is assessing if any broadcasting rules have been broken, but are not currently investigating.
Apologising for the sketch, the BBC said: "This morning CBeebies broadcast a repeat of an episode of the Tweenies, originally made in 2001, featuring a character dressed as a DJ impersonating Jimmy Savile. This programme will not be repeated and we are very sorry for any offence caused."
DJ and presenter Savile is alleged to have abused hundreds of people during his 60 year career.
(H/GK)
The programme was broadcast on CBeebies before 09.00 am on Sunday, but was originally made in 2001.
One of the characters Max appears in a blonde wig, wearing Savile's trademark tracksuits and using his accent and catchphrases.
Thirty-four people also contacted the BBC to comment on the programme.
Ofcom, the media watchdog, has said it is assessing if any broadcasting rules have been broken, but are not currently investigating.
Apologising for the sketch, the BBC said: "This morning CBeebies broadcast a repeat of an episode of the Tweenies, originally made in 2001, featuring a character dressed as a DJ impersonating Jimmy Savile. This programme will not be repeated and we are very sorry for any offence caused."
DJ and presenter Savile is alleged to have abused hundreds of people during his 60 year career.
(H/GK)
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