TV documentary is unlike written or radio journalism. Few of the dozens working on them will have any connection with the subject and only a couple will have any relationship with the contributors.
The power of network executives is such that they make demands on storytelling that very few producers or directors have the wit or strength of character to stand up to.
For someone to find their story so drastically misrepresented is unfortunately not uncommon.
I wish your challenge to OFCOM etc every success. There is something very rotten in the whole business that desperately needs redressing. Sadly, it needs more of those abused by this process to stand up as you are doing. Good luck!
TV documentary is unlike written or radio journalism. Few of the dozens working on them will have any connection with the subject and only a couple will have any relationship with the contributors.
The power of network executives is such that they make demands on storytelling that very few producers or directors have the wit or strength of character to stand up to.
For someone to find their story so drastically misrepresented is unfortunately not uncommon.
I wish your challenge to OFCOM etc every success. There is something very rotten in the whole business that desperately needs redressing. Sadly, it needs more of those abused by this process to stand up as you are doing. Good luck!
For those of us in the US, a reliable background on the story of origin would be great. Any links would be welcomed. 🙏
The excellent podcast is here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0jrvllk?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
🙏
It would definitely be worth contacting Hacked Off about this.
I haven’t seen the Netflix documentary but did listen to the Tortoise Media podcast. The misrepresentation sounds despicable. Best of luck.
What was " Sweet Bobby" about? How was the woman victimized?