Jerry Springer offends even as an opera
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Jerry Springer: the Opera provoked accusations of blasphemy and a firestorm of protest from religious campaigners when it was broadcast earlier this year. But the television watchdog Ofcom has ruled that the programme did not breach broadcasting guidelines. ...
Religious groups were particularly offended by the programme's portrayal of Christian figures, which included Jesus wearing a nappy.
16,000 complaints, but Springer opera did not break TV rules