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100 Years of the Censorship Act

This week marks 100 years since the Censorship of Films Act was passed. Up until 1970, about 50,000 films were scrutinized, 11,000 of these were edited or “cut”, and 2,500 were banned outright. Sean was joined by John Downing, columnist with the Irish Independent to discuss...

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14.55 11 Jul 2023


100 Years of the Censorship Act


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14.55 11 Jul 2023


This week marks 100 years since the Censorship of Films Act was passed.

Up until 1970, about 50,000 films were scrutinized, 11,000 of these were edited or “cut”, and 2,500 were banned outright.

Sean was joined by John Downing, columnist with the Irish Independent to discuss...


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