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David Baddiel on the limits of comedy, free speech and social media
Comedian Jo Brand was accused of inciting violence after joking on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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
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