Bernie Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Got this bog standard reply, which several people appear to have. Thank you for your e-mail regarding the 15 March episode of 'Casualty'. We are sorry that you didnt enjoy the storyline which featured a dog. The breed of dog used in this episode wasnt a Staffordshire bull terrier, it was an American bulldog. We accept and understand that the vast majority of bull breeds behave perfectly well. However, there have been well documented instances of this breed of dog attacking people, causing serious injury and in the worst cases, death. These instances have been linked to dogs bred to fight illegally and this programme featured just such a dog and highlighted the consequences of this practice. We had no intention to vilify all dogs and firmly believe that this programme didnt convey that impression. However, we do acknowledge your concerns and would like to assure you that we have registered your comments on our audience log. This is the internal report of audience feedback which we compile daily for all programme makers and commissioning executives within the BBC, and also their senior management. It ensures that your points, and all other comments we receive, are circulated and considered across the BBC. Thank you again for taking the time to contact us. Regards BBC Complaints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathy40uk Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) Got this bog standard reply, which several people appear to have. Thank you for your e-mail regarding the 15 March episode of 'Casualty'. We are sorry that you didn’t enjoy the storyline which featured a dog. The breed of dog used in this episode wasn’t a Staffordshire bull terrier, it was an American bulldog. We accept and understand that the vast majority of bull breeds behave perfectly well. However, there have been well documented instances of this breed of dog attacking people, causing serious injury and in the worst cases, death. These instances have been linked to dogs bred to fight illegally and this programme featured just such a dog and highlighted the consequences of this practice. We had no intention to vilify all dogs and firmly believe that this programme didn’t convey that impression. However, we do acknowledge your concerns and would like to assure you that we have registered your comments on our audience log. This is the internal report of audience feedback which we compile daily for all programme makers and commissioning executives within the BBC, and also their senior management. It ensures that your points, and all other comments we receive, are circulated and considered across the BBC. Thank you again for taking the time to contact us. Regards BBC Complaints Exactly the same reply I got Made me angrier than the original programme!!!!!!!!!! Cannit believe that actually believe this tripe! :angry: Edited March 28, 2008 by kathy40uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGAR Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 I wonder what they will say if I complain, after all I have the BBC Pit Bull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kola Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 that's the same one I received, except mine doesn't state the bit about the dog being an american bulldog and not a SBT. Oh well, sent them another complaint .. Amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kola Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 I wonder what they will say if I complain, after all I have the BBC Pit Bull. ask raymond if he would like to send in his own complaint, he does have a way with the words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisonsophieb Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 I think Raymond and Nipper should put their heads together and put the BBC straight on a few things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 I did find it slightly odd that they mention breeds, when in my complaint I didn't. Seems to me they had the replies already written, ready to send multiple copies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGAR Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 I think Raymond and Nipper should put their heads together and put the BBC straight on a few things We are working on it but Nipper's English is atrocious . Pretty much like mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kola Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 2nd reply from BBC: Thank you for your e-mail regarding 'Casualty - Diamond Dogs'. I understand that you would like to know the breed of Dog that featured in the above programme on March 15th, and you would also like to know if it was chosen to portray a dangerous dog. In regards to your query about the breed of dog, as I am sure you can appreciate, BBC Information receives hundreds of thousands of requests each year for information about specific details in our programmes. We are able to provide answers to nearly all the enquiries we receive. Occasionally, however, the information requested is not available on our very comprehensive database. As the BBC is committed to ensuring that we derive the best possible value for money for all our Licence Fee payers we can no longer justify searching some of the individual enquiries we were previously able to handle. We regret that your request falls into this category and are sorry that we are unable to supply the information you requested on this occasion. We hope that you will understand the reasons why. I can assure you that the chosen breed of dog would not have been selected to portray a dangerous dog. 'Casualty is well aware of our commitment to impartiality, and would never set out to cause offense or suggest any breed of dog was dangerous. Senior editorial staff, the Executive Committee and the BBC Trust keep a close watch on programmes to ensure that standards of impartiality are maintained. Never the less, I have noted your concerns on this matter and I would like to assure you that we have registered your comments on our audience log. This is the internal report of audience feedback which we compile daily for all programme makers and commissioning executives within the BBC, and also their senior management. It ensures that your points, and all other comments we receive, are circulated and considered across the BBC. Thank you again for taking the time to contact us. Regards David Rattray BBC Complaints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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