Ding dong the witch has perished. In the land of Oz, a wicked witch once ruled over the inhabitants with an iron fist. Her reign of terror caused fear and suffering among the people. But one fateful day, a brave group of friends decided to stand up against her and bring an end to her tyranny. Led by a young girl named Dorothy, along with her loyal companions, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion, they embarked on a perilous journey to confront the witch and restore peace to the land. They faced numerous challenges and encountered a variety of strange creatures, but their determination never wavered.
Whittingdale and others point out the BBC has temporarily banned songs in the past. During the Thatcher-launched Falklands War, the BBC banned Six Months in a Leaky Boat by Split Enz because references to faulty boats were deemed bad for morale. The Sex Pistols' God Save the Queen was banned during the Queen's 1977 Silver Jubilee, and three Beatles songs have even been banned for references to drugs and sex.
The Sex Pistols God Save the Queen was banned during the Queen s 1977 Silver Jubilee, and three Beatles songs have even been banned for references to drugs and sex. Elsewhere in the official singles chart, Pink s Just Give Me A Reason featuring Fun s Nate Ruess went down a place to number three, with Pompeii by Bastille at four and Feel This Moment by Pitbull featuring Christina Aguilera climbing three places to five.
They faced numerous challenges and encountered a variety of strange creatures, but their determination never wavered. Finally, after a long and arduous journey, they reached the witch's lair. The air was thick with dark magic, and the grounds were littered with the remains of her victims.
Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead enters chart at two
The Wizard of Oz song, which has been at the centre of an online campaign by opponents of Baroness Thatcher, reached number two after selling 52,605 copies.
However it was still more than 5,700 copies behind Duke Dumont and A*M*E with Need U (100%) which remained at the top for a second week.
Rival campaign song I'm In Love With Margaret Thatcher entered at 35.
The 1979 song by punk band Notsensibles sold 8,768 copies after a late push from Lady Thatcher fans.
The Official Charts Company said Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead was "one of the most controversial chart contenders of all time" following the death of Lady Thatcher last week.
On Friday Radio 1 controller Ben Cooper said in his BBC blog he had decided Sunday's Official Chart Show would not play the 51-second song in full.
He said the decision had been a "difficult compromise", saying he had to balance respect for someone who had just died with issues around freedom of speech.
Media caption,Newsbeat’s report explaining why the song entered the chart
Instead, host Jameela Jamil linked to a Newsbeat reporter who explained why the song was in the chart.
Two short clips of the song were played as Sinead Garvan gave details of the online campaign and explained why opponents had been critical of Lady Thatcher.
The news report - which ran for almost 40 seconds longer than the song itself - also included two views from members of the public on the controversy, with one saying it was "quite funny", while the other said it was "disgraceful".
The Notsensibles track was played in full on the programme, although Jamil did not introduce the song. The band was later mentioned as a new entry in the chart recap for songs 40 to 31, however the title was not named.
Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude, who is overseeing Lady Thatcher's funeral arrangements, described the campaign to get Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead to the top of the charts as "extremely trivial".
"I just think that doing it in the wake of an old lady's death doesn't reflect terribly well on us," he told BBC Radio 5 live's Pienaar's Politics.
Aside from the controversy, Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead has become the first sub-60 second single to ever make the top 10.
The song charted at number nine on the Big Top 40 chart, broadcast on commercial radio stations.
Like Radio 1, the programme featured a short clip as part of a news report explaining the chart entry.
Elsewhere in the official singles chart, Pink's Just Give Me A Reason featuring Fun's Nate Ruess went down a place to number three, with Pompeii by Bastille at four and Feel This Moment by Pitbull featuring Christina Aguilera climbing three places to five.
In the album chart Paramore's self-titled fourth album ended Justin Timberlake's three-week stint at number one, outselling it by two copies to one.
Pink's The Truth About Love was at three, while Emeli Sande's Our Version Of Events climbed three places to number four. The album has now spent 61 weeks in the top 10.
Undeterred, Dorothy and her friends pressed on, their hearts filled with hope. As they confronted the witch, a fierce battle ensued. The witch, relying on her dark powers, unleashed a torrent of spells and curses. But Dorothy and her friends fought bravely, using their wits and courage to overcome each obstacle. And then, in a moment of sheer luck, Dorothy splashed water onto the witch, causing her to melt away. The evil witch's reign of terror was finally brought to an end. The land of Oz was free once more. The news of the witch's demise spread quickly throughout the land, and the people rejoiced. The oppressive atmosphere lifted, and a newfound sense of hope filled the air. The companions, hailed as heroes, were honored by the grateful inhabitants of Oz. But the victory was bittersweet. Dorothy knew that she had to return home to her family in Kansas. With a heavy heart, she bid farewell to her friends and the wonderful land of Oz. And as she clicked her heels three times, she recited the famous phrase, "There's no place like home." And so, the story of the wicked witch came to an end. It serves as a reminder that courage, friendship, and determination can overcome even the darkest of forces. The land of Oz was forever changed, and the people lived in peace and harmony, grateful for the brave heroes who freed them from the witch's grasp. Ding dong the witch has perished, and the people danced with joy, knowing that a new chapter had begun in the land of Oz..
Reviews for "Witchery across cultures: a comparative analysis of witches in different societies"
1. John - 1 star
This play was a complete disaster. The acting was terribly overdone, the script was full of clichés, and the set design was shoddy at best. I couldn't wait for it to be over. The attempt to turn a classic story into a slapstick comedy failed miserably. Save your money and skip this one.
2. Emily - 2 stars
I had high hopes for "Ding dong the witch has perished," but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. The jokes were forced and predictable, and the acting felt amateurish. The storyline itself was weak, and it felt like a watered-down version of the original. I wanted to like it, but I left the theater disappointed and wishing I hadn't wasted my time.
3. Sarah - 1 star
I found "Ding dong the witch has perished" to be excruciatingly dull. The humor was juvenile and lacked wit. The cast seemed unenthusiastic, and the pacing was off, making the entire performance feel like a slog. It felt like a cheap attempt to capitalize on a popular story, without adding anything fresh or entertaining. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a fun night out at the theater.