Abstract
In January 1973 the Authority made two decisions which precipitated causes célèbres. One was to transmit; the other not to transmit. Assent to the showing of a documentary on Andy Warhol was its first decision ever to be challenged in the courts. Rejection of a programme about John Poulson less than a fortnight later called in question television’s investigative function.
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Free Speech Good Taste Statutory Body Sunday Time Authority Staff
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References
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