Raunchy midday movie exposes a MAJOR flaw in Channel Seven’s programming – as schools close due to the coronavirus pandemic
A major flaw in Channel Seven’s programming was exposed by the network’s afternoon movie on Tuesday.
Seven aired the 2016 film Indiscretion, which features a raunchy sex scene and is classified ‘M’ for mature audiences.
Free-to-air broadcasters are allowed to air sexually suggestive content between 12pm and 3pm on weekdays because children are normally at school.
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Will somebody please think of the children? A major flaw in Channel Seven’s programming was exposed by Tuesday’s afternoon movie. Pictured: a scene from 2016’s Indiscretion
But this is no longer the case for the millions of Australian children who are staying at home due to school closures.
All schools in Victoria were closed on Tuesday to stop the spread of coronavirus – which means children may have been exposed to the film’s adult content.
Many parents in other states across the country have opted to keep their kids at home by choice despite schools remaining open.
Midday mayhem! Free-to-air broadcasters are allowed to air sexual content between 12pm and 3pm on weekdays because children are normally at school. But this is no longer the case for the millions of Australian children who are staying at home due to school closures
In the straight-to-TV movie, Veronica Simon (Mira Sorvino) has an affair with young sculptor Victor Bernard (Christopher Backus) while her husband is away.
Just 15 minutes into the film, Veronica grinds on Victor at a club before the pair go back to his place to have sex.
While this may seem rather risqué for a midday movie, it is perfectly legal under the 2010 Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice.
Sleazy: In the straight-to-TV movie, Veronica Simon (Mira Sorvino) has an affair with young sculptor Victor Bernard (Christopher Backus) while her husband is away
Under the guidelines, mature-rated content can be legally broadcast between the hours of 12pm and 3pm on a weekday.
In addition to themes of sex and affairs, Indiscretion is also a violent psychological thriller that could scare younger audiences.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel Seven for comment.
Violent: In addition to themes of sex and affairs, Indiscretion is also a violent psychological thriller that could scare younger audiences