The ABC has pulled the controversial sketch about dying children from tonight’s repeat of The Chaser’s War on Everything.
This afternoon it issued a joint statement from Kim Dalton, Director of ABC TV and Julian Morrow, Executive Producer of The Chaser’s War on Everything. It said:
“The Chaser’s War on Everything is a satirical program aimed at provoking debate and providing social commentary on topical issues, current affairs and public life in general.
“The sketch in last night’s show called ‘Making A Realistic Wish Foundation” was a satirical sketch and black comedy.
“The ABC and The Chaser did not intend to hurt those who have been affected by the terminal illness of a child. We acknowledge the distress this segment has caused and we apologise to anyone we have upset.
“As a result, ABC TV will edit the segment out of tonight’s repeat screening on ABC2 and on-line.”