David Baddiel on Jo Brand acid joke, the limits of comedy and free speech - BBC Newsnight

Comedian David Baddiel discuss the limits of comedy, free speech and outrage on social media with Steve Smith. Subscribe to our channel here: https://goo.gl/31Q53F Comedian Jo Brand was accused of inciting violence after joking on BBC Radio 4's Heresy about throwing acid instead of milkshakes at "unpleasant characters". She later apologised for what she called a "crass and ill-judged" joke. The show's creator, David Baddiel, said the BBC was "cowardly" for removing the joke from a repeat of the episode. The Metropolitan Police has said it will take no further action over Jo Brand's comments on a radio show about throwing battery acid at politicians. Newsnight is the BBC's flagship news and current affairs TV programme - with analysis, debate, exclusives, and robust interviews. Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsnight Twitter:   / bbcnewsnight   Facebook:   / bbcnewsnight