A BELOVED CBeebies series has been hit with a woke trigger warning – 23 years on from its last ever episode.
Fans of the nineties hit have been left stunned as BBC bosses slapped a disclaimer on its episodes.
Brum aired on BBC One, CBBC and CBeebies between 1991 and 2002[/caption]
Brum was a show that originally aired on BBC One, CBBC and CBeebies from 1991 until 2002.
The programme was narrated by singer, actress and TV presenter Toyah Willcox.
It was focused on the adventures of a small and reactive vintage car called Brum who lives in a motor museum.
The vehicle met new people who helped him explore the world as he headed off into the big city in search of adventure.
But as fans enjoy their nostalgic trip down memory lane on iPlayer and new viewers are immersed in the show, Brum has been hit with a trigger warning.
A satire account snapped the notice and they took to X – formerly known as Twitter – with a snapshot of the disclaimer.
The warning on the picture read: “This series was originally aired in the 90s and early 00s and may reflect the language and attitude of the time.”
Reacting, one social media user said: “No, no, no. I NEED to know what might be classed as offensive nowadays in Brum…”
A second blasted: “F*** being a kid nowadays with all this nonsense going on.”
“The people who need this warning, how do they manage to get through a whole day,” fumed a third.
While a fourth humorously replied: “Brum must have been more savage than how I remember it.”
Meanwhile, Disney’s woke Snow White remake has been slapped with a series of bizarre trigger warnings ahead of its release on Friday.
The Sun also revealed last month how iconic Irish comedy Father Ted had been slapped with a trigger warning.
Channel 4 bosses fear 1998 episode Are You Right There, Father Ted could upset today’s viewers because of its language and scenes of racial impersonation.
Best BBC comedies
We look back at some of the best to ever grace the screen.
Fawlty Towers (1975-1979) – Only two series were made of the beloved institution. However, the cultural impact of the series starring John Cleese and Connie Booth spans decades. It follows rude and intolerant Basil Fawlty (Cleese) as he attempts to improve the reputation of his hotel.
Only Fools and Horses (1981-2003) – The show was crowned by some as the best British sitcom of all time by a TV poll in 2004. Seven series were broadcast on BBC until 1991 with additional sporadic Christmas specials airing until 2003. Sir David Jason starred as ambitious market trader Derek “Del Boy” Trotter whilst Nicholas Lyndhurst played his younger half-brother Rodney. Set in working-class Peckham in south-east London, it follows the highs and lows of the lives of the Trotters’, in particular their brazen attempts to get rich.
Blackadder (1983 – 1989) – Four series were made of the iconic show, created by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson. Each series spans a different historical period as anti-hero Edmund Blackadder (Atkinson) tries to better himself in each society. Accompanied by his dogsbody Baldrick (Tony Robinson), trouble always ensues. A TV poll in 2004 found that Blackadder was voted the second-best British sitcom of all time
Absolutely Fabulous (1992 – 2012) – Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley star as failing PR guru Edina ‘Eddie’ Monsoon and alcoholic fashionista Patsy Stone. The pair embark on heavy-drinking sessions and abuse drugs in a desperate attempt to stay ‘hip’. Eddie constantly chases bizarre fads and fails to lose weight whilst her disappointed and neglected daughter Saffy (Julia Sawalha) looks on.
Little Britain (2003 – 2006) – The premise is simple. A sketch show which features different British people from all walks of life that are engaged in all sorts of comical scenarios. Starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams, the pair created iconic pop culture characters. Viewers loved obnoxious council estate teenager Vicky Pollard, morbidly obese scrounger Bubbles Devere, slimming coach Marjorie Dawes, despondent office worker Carol Beer, disgraced politician Sir Norman Fry, of course the iconic Lou and Andy!
The Catherine Tate Show (2004-2015) – A sketch show starring the likes of Catherine Tate. She made iconic characters such as rowdy schoolgirl Lauren Cooper with her line ‘Am I bovvered?’. Other characters featured Bernie the nurse, the aga saga woman, complaining couple Janice and Ray, and of course her infamous ‘Nan’, Joannie Taylor. The last character herself spawned multiple specials and even a movie.
Gavin and Stacey (2007 – Present) The series tells the story of Gavin (Matthew Horne) and Stacey (Joanna Page). The pair embarked on an online and telephone romance for six months. But when they finally decide to be together properly, their friends and family get in the way. Ruth Jones and James Corden created the beloved show, which has been going for over a decade. The 2019 Christmas special was the most-watched comedy in 17 years and the most-viewed non-sporting event in a decade.
