Film & TV Database

Viewer Amanda Gough wonders what BBC licence payers are getting in return from DIY programmes. Who's paying and who benefits? DREAM HOUSE makeovers offer no advice on DIY but recommend products, giving product numbers on screen. Reply from Saul Nassé (Executive Producer, DREAM HOUSE) and Nicholas Moss (Head of Policy Management, BBC). Viewer John Bown thinks BEAT THE CRUSHER (Sky1) is one of a new trend of shows humiliating participants. Why did Sky put it on? Comments from Sam Brady TV Critic, Teletext). Reply from Jamie Roberts (Head of Commissioning Programmes, Sky1). Vox pops - people are asked if they would take the money or go for the top prize in WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? Viewer Ben Davey wants to know what the alternatives are to the licence fee for funding the BBC. Should the BBC survive without the licence fee? [Includes a compilation of clips from previous Right To Reply programmes]. Studio discussion with Sir Christopher Bland (Chairman, BBC) and Ben Davey.