BBC not showing Attenborough episode over fears of right wing backlash

[TeessideCleveland]

BBC will not broadcast Attenborough episode over fear of ‘rightwing backlash’

Exclusive: Decision to make episode about natural destruction available only on iPlayer angers programme-makers

www.theguardian.com

 

[atypical_boro]

I mean, people probably should remember that they made the episode voluntarily in the first place. It’s not remotely like the Lineker situation. And they ARE showing it, it isn’t being censored.

 

[Aet290204]

This is catagorically not true

And anti government spin by the Guardian

I work for one of the charities involved with the production of this series

 

[viv_andersons_nana]

The Guardian first reported this last week I think. The BBC commissioned a five-part documentary series and purchased the 6th episode, produced by different organisations to the first five, specifically to show on the iPlayer.

It’s sad that they would dredge a week-old article up and try to repurpose it for clicks but that’s just what they do now. They’re in it up to their necks with the rest of them.

 

[Aet290204]

The Guardian first reported this last week I think. The BBC commissioned a five-part documentary series and purchased the 6th episode, produced by different organisations to the first five, specifically to show on the iPlayer.

It’s sad that they would dredge a week-old article up and try to repurpose it for clicks but that’s just what they do now. They’re in it up to their necks with the rest of them.

The sixth episode is intended to further the aims of the charities involved in the production of the series.

Still, let’s not miss an opportunity to bash the Tories eh?

 

[sherlock]

Still,it’s Fmttm, let’s not miss an opportunity to bash the Tories eh?

I have a book you can borrow called The Room, would you like to read it?

 

[Aet290204]

I have a book you can borrow called The Room, would you like to read it?

No. I wouldn’t. Night.

 

[Aet290204]

I have a book you can borrow called The Room, would you like to read it?

Do you know what?

I know this story in the guardian is bollox

I come on here and get told to read the room.

Honesty fkg hell.,….grow up

 

[viv_andersons_nana]

I detest the Tories and think the BBC as an institution is f*cked, BUT you have to tell the truth. That 6th episode was never intended to be broadcast anywhere other than the iPlayer. It was reported as such a week ago. To dredge it up now is very poor form. And completely unnecessary.

 

[sherlock]

I detest the Tories and think the BBC as an institution is f*cked, BUT you have to tell the truth. That 6th episode was never intended to be broadcast anywhere other than the iPlayer. It was reported as such a week ago. To dredge it up now is very poor form. And completely unnecessary.

Completely agree. But the other poster could have just said that and not embarrassed himself by launching into defending an indefensible government

 

[Ingleby_Flash]

This story was posted on yahoo news earlier and then pulled, I assume it’s for the reasons AET says.

Edit: the Tories are still ****, but this story doesn’t prove it.

 

[Aet290204]

I detest the Tories and think the BBC as an institution is f*cked, BUT you have to tell the truth. That 6th episode was never intended to be broadcast anywhere other than the iPlayer. It was reported as such a week ago. To dredge it up now is very poor form. And completely unnecessary.

Viv thank you for backing me up.

 

[Aet290204]

This story was posted on yahoo news earlier and then pulled, I assume it’s for the reasons AET says.

It was never intended for broadcast

It’s the guardian **** stirring and trying to use it to bash the bbc

Gary Lineker didn’t help much

 

[sherlock]

It was never intended for broadcast

It’s the guardian **** stirring and trying to use it to bash the bbc

You Tories sure do get upset when anyone uses similar tactics to your government don’t you?

 

[Aet290204]

You Tories sure do get upset when anyone uses similar tactics to your government don’t you?

I’m 52 yrs old and I have never voted tory in my life. Fact.

Not that it’s any of your business

 

[sherlock]

I’m 52 yrs old and I have never voted tory in my life. Fact.

Not that it’s any of your business

Well then, I look forward to you pointing out your doubtless many posts criticising the daily lies and stirring by the Mail, Express, Telegraph etc.

Seems only fair for this situation regarding impartiality, right?

 

[Aet290204]

Well then, I look forward to you pointing out your doubtless many posts criticising the daily lies and stirring by the Mail, Express, Telegraph etc.

Seems only fair for this situation regarding impartiality, right?

What on earth are you going on about.
Send me a DM.
They’re always open.
I work for one of the charities that were involved in this production….what’s your point??!

 

[sherlock]

What on earth are you going on about.
Send me a DM.
They’re always open.

I’m on about the fact you bashed the Guardian for posting something untrue. That’s fair enough, but then surely you’ve also felt the need to call out the daily (and much worse) lies printed by the right wing press?

If not, why?

 

[WoodallServices]

It was never intended for broadcast

It’s the guardian **** stirring and trying to use it to bash the bbc

Gary Lineker didn’t help much

Wha has Gary Lineker got to do with it?

 

[Aet290204]

Wha has Gary Lineker got to do with it?

Nothing

It fuelled the fire for idiots on social media

Of which I include myself