Reply from the BBC regarding porn programme

Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2005 5:31 am

Dear Peter,

Thank you for contacting the BBC.

This new addition to the 'Britain's Streets of...' strand joins
'Britain's Secret Shame' (which has tackled diverse subjects including
bullying, the legal system and the award-winning series on elderly
abuse) in consolidating the role that social documentaries are now
playing in offering a robust, mixed schedule to a quickly growing and
appreciative audience. These hard hitting programmes which look at
contemporary Britain have proved crucial in delivering the licence
payer
fresh material during the day.

One only has to listen to the audience, which is incredibly vocal about
wanting programmes that they recognise to be genuinely insightful and
relevant to both their society and to their own lives, interests,
aspirations and concerns. But how do we ensure that these sensitive
subjects are approached in a way that is suitable for an adult daytime
audience? By working with journalists of high standing (like Sally
Magnusson), and in conjunction with experts in the field, (charities,
law enforcement agencies, the medical profession etc) it has been
possible to produce an ongoing roster of factual output that is
authoritative, sensitive and responsible.

'Britain's Streets of Vice' continues in this vein. Far from being in
any way titillating, these insightful and often painfully sad films
take
us not to another familiar chat show encounter, but directly into the
world of the sex industry. The series looks at its workers, the health
issues involved, the industry's connection with drug use and the impact
on the police working in the front line. The aim has been to make a
human and social document, never to be salacious or exploitative, but
rather to be thought-provoking and informative. The films also
highlight
the opportunities there are - for the people whose lives are affected
by
the issues examined - to get professional help, in addition to the BBC
offering direct support and information through its Action Line 0800
0688456.

The series was put through appropriate channels including the BBC's
Editorial Policy Unit and the channel's Compliance Manager, all of whom
felt the issues raised were handled responsibly and that the series was
suitable for a pre-watershed transmission.

Regardless of the sensitive and careful manner in which these films
have
been made, the audience will find them challenging. However a series
like this is about raising public awareness in a responsible and
non-exploitative fashion. This is the challenging role that falls to
the
BBC and its tradition of excellent factual programming.

Kind regards

Josh
BBC Complaints web team
www.bbc.co.uk/complaints

I reckon

COP OUT!

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indeed, arseholes!

Site Subscriber Joined: 25 Nov 2004 Posts: 350

i bet he cut and pasted that reply from other emails he had to send to people that made a complaint

Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2005 5:36 am

so I wrote back!

BBC,

I am not complaing about the programme, rather the time it is shown, Childrens TV time, If I found my child had tuned into this trying to find a cartoon or schools educational programme I would be horrified. If no-one is bothered what children watch on the BBC anymore then why are we being charged for this service. Very Irresponsible timing for a show of this type I am afraid.

Peter

Site Subscriber Joined: 25 Nov 2004 Posts: 350

quite right too!

Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2005 7:30 am

Well if you complain you do get somewhere, I have had another response,

Dear Peter,

Thank you for your email.

I have forwarded your complaint onto those responsible for scheduling
the programme for their information.

Kind regards

Josh
BBC Complaints web team
www.bbc.co.uk/complaints

THEN after I got this e-mail, I got another one

Hi,

Thanks you very much for getting in touch.

I work on the BBC's NewsWatch programme and am very keen to include
your
comments on this weeks show. We are having the Exc Producer of the
series on to answer viewers comments. Would that be possible?

Many thanks and best wishes,

Lucy

Well Well

Mr Quoter-vator Joined: 16 Feb 2004 Posts: 7405

:O u gunna be famous mals!!!!

Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2005 8:33 am

Done it all before!

Been an extra in Eastenders
Done a few TV Pilot shows too!

Mr Quoter-vator Joined: 16 Feb 2004 Posts: 7405

no way! what did u have to do in eastie beasties?

Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2005 8:34 am

When Phil Mitchel was in it, played snooker in the snooker hall he owned, when him and Grant were talking

Site Subscriber Joined: 13 Oct 2004 Posts: 4722

so,

what time is the program on?

and you going to do it?

Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2005 10:46 am

I think they just want to use my name and questions, but I will tell you if I am back on the box or not

Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2005 10:49 am

I do have a couple of pics of me with some famous peeps, I will try to upload them tomorrow!

Mr Quoter-vator Joined: 16 Feb 2004 Posts: 7405

cool i remember scenes from eastie in the snooker haqll...did u get paid for that? and why you?

Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 7:56 am

Got paid Â£50, and probably got the part coz I look dodgy

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I am surprised they didnt give you the part of 'Wellard'

Laughing

Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 8:10 am

saucy!

Mr Quoter-vator Joined: 16 Feb 2004 Posts: 7405

how tho...did someone just walk up to u in the street and say 'oi u wanna be in eastenders?'

Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 8:56 am

No I had a relation that worked at BBC, but I have kept my hand in here and there