Filipinos in the United Kingdom condemned the BBC comedy "Harry and Paul" for a racial slur that is considered demeaning to Filipino domestic helpers.

On the September 26 episode of “Harry and Paul”, a Filipina maid danced provocatively in front of a man in an attempt to seduce him. According to the two title characters, the Filipina was following the wishes of a neighbor who wanted “their northerner” to “mate” with the “Filipina maid.”

Filipino leaders condemned the assailed skit as racist and demeans the image of Filipino domestic workers. It also promotes sexual exploitation as implied on the said episode.

Philippine Ambassador Edgardo Espiritu said the show contradicts the advocacy of the British government to observe equality for all and respect for human rights.

Video Link: The “racist” scene from Harry and Paul