Indeed I did say that what Ross & Brand said was very funny, but clearly not suitable for transmission. Had I been in on this edit, I'd have roared with laughter but wouldn't even have needed to refer it up to ask whether it was fit for broadcast. It was not, and the presenters doubtless expected, confidently but wrongly, that this part of the recording would be cut.

As has been outlined way above, the editorial process collapsed completely, a disaster waiting to happen as a result of outsourcing to those lacking appropriate training in editorial judgment. Appropriate heads on top of suits have rolled. It's now up to the BBC to tighten up procedures by every possible means.