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We used to keep the remote control on the television.

Television presenters and producers are screening too much smut and bad language in a bid to win ratings, according to one of the UK's biggest viewers' groups.

Well, what a surprise. Television presenters and producers are in the business of making money. This usually means pushing up the prices of advertising space. So they want to make programs that are popular. Which means smut and bad language.

Sunday's screening of The Frank Skinner Show, in which guest Boy George was seen talking about masturbation and homosexual acts, sparked more than 20 complaints to the Independent Television Commission (ITC).

While this is undoubtedly true, I am reminded of the old argument about the 'off' switch. Or maybe even a remote control.