Alan Titchmarsh reacts after being censored by North Korean TV
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It's quite strange that the North Korean TV chose to block out the blue jeans worn by BBC host Alan Titchmarsh in one of his gardening program episodes.
The pants of the UK TV presenter got pixelated in one of the installments of Alan Titchmarsh's Garden Secrets, which was shown on Korean Central Television last Monday.
At the age of 74, this person gained massive popularity among viewers in North Korea when the series was first broadcasted on state television back in 2022. They have spoken about their joy regarding the fact that the program was able to go beyond boundaries.
North Korea censored BBC presenter Alan Titchmarsh's jeans during broadcast by blurring them out.
He mentioned that the progress had provided him with some "street credibility", putting him on par with Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, and Rod Stewart.
He stated to the BBC that he has finally earned the same level of recognition as Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, and Rod Stewart. This achievement came at the age of 74. He made a reference to wearing trousers that are often considered too tight, which some may find uncomfortable.
He said: "I never thought of myself as a threatening or rebellious supporter of imperialism. People usually see me as friendly and not capable of causing harm, so this has actually made me seem cooler, hasn't it?"
Since the early 1990s, jeans have been banned in North Korea as they are seen as a representation of Western imperialism or the United States. It is interesting to note that the supreme leader, Kim Jong Un, went to school in Switzerland and likes to engage in activities like basketball and video games.
Back in 2013, the government released a catalog of 28 hairstyles that were deemed acceptable for everyone, with 14 options for both males and females. Additionally, men were not permitted to let their hair grow beyond the length of 5cm.
Elderly gentlemen were granted an additional 2cm in their measurement. The female gender had more flexibility, although a differentiation was still present between single and wed ladies - wedded ladies needed to be slimmer.
When it comes to fashion, there was no variety. The majority of residents were restricted to purchasing monotonous grey and blue suits from government-owned stores. For special events, such as the leader's birthday parades, traditional Korean "hanbok" was worn.
It is uncertain how North Korea acquired the television series, however, they have a record of wrongfully copying impartial content such as soccer games and various other television programs.
