DFDS Apologizes for Adult Film on Ferry Lounge TV

A Danish ferry operator has apologized after an adult film was inadvertently broadcast on a lounge television aboard one of its vessels, exposing children to inappropriate content during a crossing from France to England.

The incident occurred on October 26 aboard a DFDS ferry departing Dieppe, France, at 4 p.m. bound for Newhaven in East Sussex. The ship encountered a technical fault at the destination port, prompting a return to France and causing a significant delay for passengers. During this time, a group of travelers requested to watch the Formula One Mexico City Grand Prix on the onboard lounge screens. The race, won by McLaren driver Lando Norris, concluded without issue, but the subsequent programming shifted to an adult film, described by witnesses as hardcore pornography.

Passengers quickly noticed the error. One traveler, who spoke on condition of anonymity, recounted the scene to local media: "Suddenly, kids ran out of the recliner lounge area screaming. Some parents came out and they were asking the man who worked there to sort the TV out, they were saying there's hardcore porn on the TV." The witness, who could not see the screen but heard the audio, added that...