Boyle broadcast draws ire over ‘offensive’ terms

CHANNEL 4 has been condemned for broadcasting “deeply offensive” language after comedian Frankie Boyle used the words “nigger” and “Paki”.

Boyle said the words in an episode of his Tramadol Nights series shown on Tuesday.

Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom is already investigating Boyle’s show after he made a controversial joke about Katie Price’s disabled son.

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