Oh Bother! I’ve Been Shot…Subtitlers for The Killing told to tone down the strong language

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The BBC has asked for swearing in the subtitles of series two of hit Danish import The Killing to be re-written to tone them down. That followed a single complaint from a viewer that, in series one, softer expletives were translated as ‘fuck’. In a memo, the BBC asked the outside translation firm to err on the side of caution and use the less strong word. Programme acquisitions editor Simon Chilcott said the memo was a reminder to keep it consistent with the character and within the context of the original script. If there are suddenly lots more uses of the f-word in one episode, we have to check it’s consistent with the script and the rest of the series. Chilcott said the translators’ task is not just a straight translation – it’s a rewrite.

Balance in the Red…Administration puts an end to the unencrypted showing of The Lovers’ Guide on Body in Balance TV

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The yoga specialist channel, Body in Balance channel on Sky 275, started showing The Lovers’ Guide unencrypted with no censorship (blowjob close ups etc) but this suddenly came to an abrupt end. It seems that this is related to the news that the channel has entered administration. First aired in 2007, Body in Balance was Britain’s first channel focused on leisure and health. Well-known yoga and fitness instructors featured on the channel include Maya Fiennes, Baron Baptiste, Lara Baumann and Dolphina. The channel won the 2009 Hot Bird TV award for Lifestyle, and sells DVDs of its programmes on its website, as well as CDs, books and props. It is hoped that the channel can be sold as a going concern.