[access-uk] Children of Beslan - Response from the BBC
- From: Mel Spooner <mel.spooner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 09:06:15 +0100
Hi All,
Following the discussion on this list about the Children of Beslan
programme on BBC 2, I wrote and registered a complaint with the BBC.
Below is my response.
To me, the response is far from satisfactory. It is, in my opinion, like
saying that a building can't be made accessible to a wheelchair user
because the steps leading up to the entrance are aesthetically pleasing
and a ramp would look out of place.
Mel
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Dear Ms Spooner,
Thank you for contacting BBC Information regarding your concerns about
Children of Beslan which was broadcast on BBC TWO on 30 August 2005. I
was
sorry to learn of your disappointment in not being able to watch the
programme
I have raised your concerns with Fiona Stourton, Executive Producer for
Children of Beslan.
She explained that the decision to subtitle was made by the production
team
in consultation with the Controller of BBC TWO. The decision was made,
after much debate, because it was felt that the children's voices should
be
heard. Their feelings were expressed as much in the voices as the words.
While we regret that for the visually impaired this was a disappointment,
we felt that to use actors for children who had been through such trauma
would have been inappropriate.
I realise that you may still feel strongly about this matter but hope the
explanation behind this decision is useful. Please be assured that your
comments on this matter have been registered and added to a daily log that
is made available to senior editorial staff and programme makers. Once
again, thank you for taking the time to contact us with the strength of
your concerns.
Yours sincerely
Crispian Cousins
Divisional Advisor
BBC Information
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