Is swearing on TV and radio a laughing matter?

The Jonathan Ross/Russell Brand controversy sparked a debate about standards on TV and radio

Bad language is an everyday fact of life for many, but does that mean we should allow it into our homes through TV and radio?

To find out, Frank Skinner asked fellow comedians how they feel about swearing, for a Panorama programme about taste and decency on television.

He encountered a range of opinion not always consistent with the widely-held theory that older performers tend to be better mannered in front of an audience.

ROY "CHUBBY" BROWN

Comedian "Chubby" Brown says there is a time and place for blue humour

"I auditioned for Opportunity Knocks and the producer came to see me and he said 'I thought you were really funny but you spoilt yourself' because I said arse