Big Brother, Big Mouth, little trouble for Ten

Network Ten in Perth and Melbourne has been ticked off by the media watchdog for broadcasting programme promos including Big Brother’s Big Mouth with the wrong classifications.  

The Australian Communications and Media Authority said that after complaints it found:

• A promotion for the MA-classified Big Brother’s Big Mouth incorrectly displayed a symbol for M classification, and was incorrectly broadcast at a time when the code does not permit promotions for MA programs;
• A promotion for the C-classified program Animalia incorrectly displayed a symbol for G classification;
• A promotion for the G-classified program Don’t Forget the Lyrics incorrectly displayed a symbol for PG classification;
• A promotion for the G-classified program Friends incorrectly displayed a symbol for PG classification.

However, ACMA said that although the mistakes breached the TV industry’s code of practice, no further action was required.

Tim Burrowes

Tim Burrowes founded Mumbrella in 2008. He worked on Mumbrella until 2021. At various points he was editor, content director and editor-at-large.

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