Culture minister criticizes Czech Television for featuring StarDance

Czech Television should not be airing the dance competition StarDance, according to Culture Minister Ota Klempíř (Motorists), who argues the format does not belong on public service broadcasting.

Under a government draft law on public service media unveiled by Klempíř this week, Czech Television and Czech Radio will be expected to focus primarily on delivering high-quality, trustworthy news and current affairs, as well as fulfilling educational and cultural roles. Entertainment and drama production would come only third in priority.

The celebrity dance competition originated in the UK, where it was first broadcast by the public-service BBC in 2004.