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Do you remember that artical on the BBC website regarding higher polluting vehicles (BBC means 4x4's)???
We all complained, didn't we?
Well blow me down if they haven't only replied to my complaint. Did anyone else get a reply? Here it is:
Dear Mr Allen
Thank you for your e-mail.
I appreciate you have concerns that the BBC demonstrates an anti 4X4 Bias.
Firstly, please accept our apologies for the delay in replying to your
complaint. We know our correspondents appreciate a quick response and we
are sorry you have had to wait on this occasion.
As I am sure you are aware the BBC is committed to impartiality, and BBC
journalists, presenters and programme makers are well aware of this. They
seek to provide the information which will enable viewers to make up their
own minds; to show the reality and provide the forum for debate, giving,
where possible the full opportunity for all viewpoints to be heard. Senior
editorial staff, the Board of Management and the Board of Governors keep a
close watch on programmes to ensure that standards of impartiality are
maintained.
The BBC may not express a corporate opinion on matters of public policy
(other than broadcasting) and is publicly committed to approaching matters
impartially. We seek to ensure that, over a period; all sides of any public
debate are explored and explained, so that viewers can be better informed
in coming to their own judgement of events.
In this specific incidence, you have actually highlighted concerns that
were brought to light on a recent NewsWatch report titled - 'Do 4X4's get a
rough ride?'
Other viewers had also complained that news reports often portray 4x4
vehicles in a bad light and one of them, Phil Davies, explained why he
thinks they deserve fairer treatment.
As you can see from the report below BBC editor Simon Waldman responds to
these concerns taking on board his comments admitting that there was a
tendency to lump high emission vehicles together under the banner of 4x4s,
that it's a kind of shorthand, however he does advise more caution in the
future. You can read the report with both sides at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/newswatch/ukfs...5324700/532471
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We do appreciate your feedback and let me assure you that your complaint
has been fully registered on our daily audience log. This internal
document will be made available to the news teams and Senior BBC Management.
Once again thank you for taking the time to contact the BBC with your
views.
Regards
Nuala Hyde
BBC Information
We all complained, didn't we?
Well blow me down if they haven't only replied to my complaint. Did anyone else get a reply? Here it is:
Dear Mr Allen
Thank you for your e-mail.
I appreciate you have concerns that the BBC demonstrates an anti 4X4 Bias.
Firstly, please accept our apologies for the delay in replying to your
complaint. We know our correspondents appreciate a quick response and we
are sorry you have had to wait on this occasion.
As I am sure you are aware the BBC is committed to impartiality, and BBC
journalists, presenters and programme makers are well aware of this. They
seek to provide the information which will enable viewers to make up their
own minds; to show the reality and provide the forum for debate, giving,
where possible the full opportunity for all viewpoints to be heard. Senior
editorial staff, the Board of Management and the Board of Governors keep a
close watch on programmes to ensure that standards of impartiality are
maintained.
The BBC may not express a corporate opinion on matters of public policy
(other than broadcasting) and is publicly committed to approaching matters
impartially. We seek to ensure that, over a period; all sides of any public
debate are explored and explained, so that viewers can be better informed
in coming to their own judgement of events.
In this specific incidence, you have actually highlighted concerns that
were brought to light on a recent NewsWatch report titled - 'Do 4X4's get a
rough ride?'
Other viewers had also complained that news reports often portray 4x4
vehicles in a bad light and one of them, Phil Davies, explained why he
thinks they deserve fairer treatment.
As you can see from the report below BBC editor Simon Waldman responds to
these concerns taking on board his comments admitting that there was a
tendency to lump high emission vehicles together under the banner of 4x4s,
that it's a kind of shorthand, however he does advise more caution in the
future. You can read the report with both sides at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/newswatch/ukfs...5324700/532471
8.stm
We do appreciate your feedback and let me assure you that your complaint
has been fully registered on our daily audience log. This internal
document will be made available to the news teams and Senior BBC Management.
Once again thank you for taking the time to contact the BBC with your
views.
Regards
Nuala Hyde
BBC Information
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