BBC rapped for 'racist' Iggy Pop comment

The BBC has been rapped by Ofcom over a Glastonbury Festival interview in which rock star Iggy Pop referred to a "Paki shop".

BBC rapped for 'racist' Iggy Pop comment
Mon, 22 Oct, 2007 - 17:13

The BBC has been rapped by Ofcom over a Glastonbury Festival interview in which rock star Iggy Pop referred to a "Paki shop".

The singer made his comments to presenters Jo Whiley and Mark Radcliffe during a live studio chat on BBC2 after finishing his headline set.

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CourtsEntertainmentHeathrowPlace: Camden High StreetPlace: USPerson: Iggy PopPerson: Jo WhileyPerson: Mark RadcliffePerson: Robson GreenEvent: Glastonbury FestivalOrganisation: BBCOrganisation: OfcomOrganisation: BBC2Organisation: ITV1
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