How would this stand with the discrimination act? I think someone should
complain.
Do you have an e mail address for this individual at the BBC?
Trace
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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