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Complaint under section 8(1C) of the Broadcasting Act 1989Bomber’s Blog – presenter Martyn “Bomber” Bradbury used the word “fucking” and the words “Oh fuck” were displayed onscreen – allegedly in breach of good taste and decency standard FindingsStandard 1 (good taste and decency) – political commentary and satire are important forms of speech – contextual factors – not upheld This headnote does not form part of the decision. Introduction [1] During an episode of Bomber’s Blog, broadcast on Triangle TV at 9. 45pm on 7 December 2011, the presenter Martyn “Bomber” Bradbury, while reviewing the week’s political news, referred to “John fucking Banks”. He also ran a segment “Wank o’ the Week” in which a graphic stating “Oh fuck” was displayed onscreen. The programme was preceded by the following graphic: Caution: High explosives. The content of the following programme may not reflect the views and opinions of Triangle Stratos....