Home / Music / Why did the BBC ban 'Lola' and how did it get unbanned?Music linernotes album music the-kinksWhy did the BBC ban 'Lola' and how did it get unbanned?The BBC initially refused to play “Lola” because of its references to a romantic encounter with a transgender person. They relented after Davies changed a lyric. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Related NotesExploreExploreExplorePrevious 3 Hit Singles From Haircut 100's Pelican WestNext Who wrote most of The Who Sell Out?