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Nicky Campbell and guests discuss controversial humour about the Japanese in QI, and the use of stereotypes about Mexicans in Top Gear.

Mexico's ambassador in London has complained to the 大象传媒 over "offensive, xenophobic and humiliating" comments made about his country on Top Gear.

Discussing a Mexican sports car, Hammond said vehicles reflected national characteristics so "Mexican cars are just going to be lazy".

Meanwhile, the 大象传媒 has apologised after Japan's embassy complained over jokes on an episode of TV comedy quiz show QI.

Panellists and Stephen Fry made light of the experience of Tsutomu Yamaguchi who survived the Hiroshima atomic bomb in World War II and the Nagasaki one three days later.

So have we lost our sense of humour? Or should we be more respectful in our comedy? Nicky Campbell takes calls from stand-up comedians and listeners.

1 hour

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  • Fri 4 Feb 2011 09:00