Film & TV Database

KILROY v. BBC producers' guidelines ensure programmes are fair accurate and impartial. Graham Donaghue was invited to appear on a programme a couple of weeks ago about living on benefits, 'Life on the Dole'. However, when the programme started the subject had changed to 'I want my man to get a job'. Contrary to producers' guidelines he felt he and other guests were misled about the content of the programme and not treated with fairness and respect. Interview, Carrie Thomas (Executive Editor, 'Kilroy'). David Howes was confused by a car advertisement which took up the entire 3 minute break during the Channel Four programme, DRIVEN. It was hard to tell where the programme ended and the advertisement started. How was this cleared for broadcast as it appeared to imitate the programme? Reply from Jon Nealon (Marketing Director, Subaru (UK) Ltd). Andy Barnes (Commercial Director, Channel 4). The internet survey group, Right to Reply 500 were asked if [the Emergence of adverts that resemble programmes was] a worrying trend? 61% said 'yes', 39% said 'no'. Keep the division [between programmes and adverts] 84% said 'yes', 16% said 'no'. REVENGE OF THE LOST TRIBE (C4) Chris Abbot [student who led expedition] says the film misrepresented the expedition which was serious academic research, but the film portrayed them as bungling students who didn't know where they were going. The research was ignored. Discussion with Frances Berrigan (Executive Producer, Revenge of the Lost Tribe), Dandra Hoggart (Producer/Director, Revenge of the Lost Tribe), CA and Rebecca Boyle [member of expedition].