Film & TV Database

TV Merchandising Viewer Shelley Castillion and other fans of Ali G are angry that THE BEST OF ALI G was screened shortly after the release of the video DA BEST OF ALI G. They should follow the earlier example of complaints about 'soap' videos and avoid this type of complaint by putting 'not on TV before 2001' on the video. Comment from Tina Baker (TV Critic, TV Times) and reply from Andrew Newman (Deputy Commissioning Editor, Comedy and Entertainment, C4). The Right to Reply 500 were asked: Show the programme soon after release of video? 31% said 'yes' 69% said 'no' Happy with Television Merchandise? 78% said 'yes' 22 said 'no' TIME TEAM: THE MYSTERY OF SEAHENGE Viewer Chris Statham was one of many viewers outraged by the cutting down of 21 oak trees to recreate the monument. Also, thought the programme gave the impression that English Heritage rode rough shode over objectors in the excavation of Seahenge. Reply Simon Raikes (Producer, 'The Mystery of Seahenge: Time Team Special') David Miles (Chief Archeologist, English Heritage). POWERHOUSE 13/1/00 Channel Four has received complaints about blatant self-promotion on programme which featured Ann Widdecombe's interview with William Hague. Reply from Andrew Brown (Editor, 'Powerhouse') War Reporting on TV News Viewer Ian Clarke wants to know why footage screened in OUT OF AFRICA [report on civil war in Sierra Leone] had not been shown on peak time news bulletins. Are the public being 'protected' from images of war? Comment Sorious Samura (Freelance Journalist and Cameraman [only cameraman who stayed in Freetown during fighting]), Martin Bell MP (Former BBC Correspondent). Studio discussion with Richard Sambrook (Deputy Chief Executive, BBC News), Richard Tait (Editor in Chief, ITN), IC and RB. PREDICTIONS 2000 Viewer Ali Amirani thought the programme un-scientific but presented as fact. comment from Dr Chris French (Head of Psychology, Goldsmiths College).