Is there too much swearing on television?

YES, there is too much swearing on TV (Letters). Every programme after 9pm is the same. You settle down to watch something that sounds interesting, but up pops the warning about strong language. There is no need for it. The impression is that this is normal, everyday language — well, it isn’t.

BARBARA CARTER, Plymouth, Devon.

I ENJOY watching good drama, but flinch at the frequent, unnecessary use of the F-word. The English language is so rich and diverse — so many acceptable alternatives are available. I wish there was a device to cancel it out when I am watching TV. Swearing adds nothing to a plot and detracts from my enjoyment.

Mrs I. WHITE, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.

CONSIDERING it is an offence to use bad language in a public place under Section 5 of the Public Order Act, it is sad that TV programmes accept it as common parlance. Even the families on Gogglebox use it profusely, so I no longer enjoy watching this show. What a profane country we have become.

ANN MILLER, Saffron Walden, Essex.

IN THE 1970s, I worked as a control room operator at a fire station in Essex. Quite often I was the only female on duty during the night shift. If a firefighter used the F-word in the mess room, I would receive an immediate apology. Nowadays, no one seems to care whether this swear word is used within the hearing of anyone, let alone a lady or, worse, children.

M. DADDS, Storrington, W. Sussex.