A spoonful of censorship

A spoonful of censorship

April 6, 2026 · 34 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of censorship in literature and changing societal norms regarding sensitive topics.

A word from our censors… Has Mary Poppins suddenly become offensive or have our tastes changed? How writing about sex has become more revealing, and why “taking advantage” doesn’t do victims justice. Host: Nicky Campbell Producers: Fiona Cotteril, Ben Sutherland, Lewis Borg-Cardona. Sound design and Audio Mix: Ben Firth Music: Kirsty Campbell-Ritchie, Kate Robbins, Lyndon Livingstone at Razorshop Productions, Sam Parker, Amanda Harkett, Nicky Campbell, Mark Adams, Remi Harris. The track “A Better World” is performed by Jubba White. Editor: Mark Sandell For the BBC: Content producer: Lauren Ferguson Commissioning Executive: Will Cooper Managing Editor: Julie Cullen Lead Commissioning Editor: Richard Maddock

People in this episode

Host: Nicky Campbell

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Organizations: BBC, BBC Radio 5 Live, Razorshop Productions, Lauren Ferguson, Will Cooper, Julie Cullen, Richard Maddock

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