I have just returned back from a night out in the green pastures of Clapham and switched telly on to watch the programme on Human Rights on BBC2 as one does. Not surprised that it is Andrew Neil presenting again?? Are the BBC telling us that there are no other journalists capable or available to manage current affairs shows like these??
I have nothing against Andrew Neil but there are many other younger and capable journalists who would love to be given the opportunity? There should be an inquiry into how the BBC Chiefs select people, its always the same old same old. Let the BBC sue me if am not right! Andrew Neil is on Sunday and has other programmes on the go at the same time. I don't particularly see the appeal but that is not the point! And since we pay for all the programmes produced we have the right to know how these BBC people make decisions?
I am worried that the BBC operates an elistist policy when chosing which presenters to use. The constant use of Andrew Neil, for example, highlights my concern. He is very able but there are other equally capable journalists who should be given the opportunity to present. It is ridiculous that you use this same person constantly. Are you elling us that there are no others that can do the job? You will be accused of encouraging the hegemony of the few. Stop using my licence money like this and get new journalists in! www.lawatwork.blogspot.com
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Dear Mr Venedi
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Thank you for contacting us regarding our current affairs programming.
I understand you're unhappy with our choice of presenters for certain programmes, as you feel we tend to use the same journalists over and over again. I note that you believe we should give other, less frequently-seen presenters a greater opportunity to front programmes more often.
While I appreciate the points you raise, I'd like to assure you that programme contributors are appointed on the basis of their experience and talent, and this is done on a a programme-by-programme basis.
However, judgements are often subjective, and we would never expect everyone to agree with every choice we make. The range of tastes and opinions held by our audience is so diverse that it's inevitable some viewers will dislike or disapprove of certain presenters, or feel that they feature too often. It's a very rare TV personality who meets with everyone's approval, and it's clear that opinions on individual presenters can vary considerably.
Please be assured, however, that we don't engage any presenter or reporter unless we believe they're competent and can meet the specific demands required of them.
Despite this, I fully realise that you may continue to feel we don't do enough to blood new journalistic talent, and with this in mind, I’d like to assure you that I’ve registered your concerns on our audience log. This is a daily report of audience feedback that's made available to many BBC staff, including members of the BBC Executive Board, programme makers, channel controllers and other senior managers.
The audience logs are seen as important documents that can help shape decisions about future programming and content.
Thanks again for taking the time to contact us.
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