Channel 4 Queen joke sparks spate of complaints

Channel 4 is facing a backlash after broadcasting a show featuring a lewd joke about the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.

Channel 4 Queen joke sparks spate of complaints
Tue, 01 Jan, 2013 - 10:26

Channel 4 is facing a backlash after broadcasting a show featuring a lewd joke about the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.

The pre-recorded show, presented by Jimmy Carr, also included sexual gags about US President Barack Obama, sprinter Usain Bolt and singer Susan Boyle.

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