Blair accepted that the use of the word "Nazi" is capable of being "highly insulting" but that on this occasion: "It was not, in the context, a description of Mr Stark's wider political or ideological position. However, he added that "the tone of interview degenerated from that point". Moreover, Gaunt's conduct of it "became increasingly abusive, hectoring and out of control". The use of the expression "ignorant pig" had "no contextual justification at all and was said with such venom as to constitute gratuitous offensive opinion abuse", Blair ruled.
That was "well capable of offending the broadcast audience" and Ofcom's decision was therefore justified. The Ofcom's chief executive, Ed Richards, said: "We were perfectly happy for this case to be taken to court to review the way in which how we interpret our statutory duties. This is a thorough endorsement of our judgment in what was a difficult case. Gaunt has previously broadcast on BBC London For all other inquiries please call the main Guardian switchboard on This article is more than 12 years old.
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