The BBC has placed content warnings on five episodes of the sitcom The Office, citing 'discriminatory language'. The alerts apply to episodes from both series of the mockumentary, which originally aired in 2001 and 2002.
In series one, the episodes Downsize and Judgement carry the notice. In series two, the episodes Merger, Party and Charity are affected. All episodes already carried a parental guidance symbol.
The Office, created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, won a Golden Globe for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy in 2004, making it the first British comedy to do so. Gervais also won Best Actor in the same category.
Other classic shows have received similar warnings. Only Fools and Horses was flagged for 'racial language' and 'dated attitudes' earlier this year. Doctor Who episodes from 1966 were warned for 'references to discrimination', and George and Mildred received a notice for 'classic British humour from a bygone era'.
