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I was quite surprised when the Channel 5 continuity announcer warned us, ahead of Will & Grace last Friday night, that the programme contained "offensive language". Will & Grace isn't exactly known for its coarse language. Mildly objectionable stereotypes on occasion, but nothing offensive. I watched the whole episode with an ear turned for anything that might make a censor blush, but to no avail. As it so happened, my husband missed the episode so I was obliged to watch it again the next day. On a second viewing... still nothing, nada, zilch. Apart from one possibility. At one point a guest character uses the phrase "Cheers, queers". In context, it is a totally benign usage of the word; indeed the character himself lampshades it by pointing out that it's said with appropriate "tone and intent". Within the narrative he means it without malice, even humorously, a symbol of, perhaps grudging, acceptance. In r...