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Saturday, 11 May 2024

Fury at BBC Plans to Protect Nonce Statue

The BBC has sparked public condemnation for its plans to erect a protective screen in front of a controversial statue.

According to MailOnline, a planning application has been submitted in relation to the reinforced glass screen, which will be protect the statue of Prospero and Ariel at the front of BBC Broadcasting House.

The carving was created by paedophile sculpter Eric Gill, who sexually abused his adolescent daughters, had an incestuous relationship with his sister and performed sexual experiments on his dog.

It has been attacked twice in the last two years.

BBC corporate security manager Mark Fewster, writing in support of the application, said: "The question must be if the guard force is physically unable to prevent someone from accessing the statue for any similar future attempt what is the solution?

"A protective screen has been proposed which, if designed and installed correctly, should prevent access, to all but the most determined of adversary."

The proposed screen will stand 13 feet tall and 9 feet wide, with Portland stone coping either side to prevent access to the statue.

A BBC spokesman said: "The BBC in no way condones Gill's abusive behaviour. Broadcasting House is a building of historical and cultural significance and has been so for almost a century.

"Having sought expert advice and opinion, we are repairing the façade in line with the building's Grade II-listed status."

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