Countryfile

[markha 99]

This needs highlighting across all boards really, its currently in the Wildfowling Section:

 

I have added a link to the BBC Complaints Form so you can bombard them with your complaints

 

[url=http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/199337-country-file/]http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/199337-country-file

[MOO 730]

I honestly dont think complaining to the BBC will do any good as the lies they told was given to them by the lad JIM with the hawks so complaining to the actual golf course who gave the ill informed gentle man the permission to fly his wonder hawk that catches 30 rabbits a night will surely teach him not to be so spairing with the truth in future and to think twice about condeming other fellow hunters pursuits i.e hunting with dogs

here is the email ad

enquiries@standrews.org.uk <enquiries@standrews.org.uk>

[mickyatch 37]

Its a joke last time i bothered my arse to watch countryfile ... john craven was stood in linconshire bellowing at a man in a subaru "WHY DO YOU DO THIS TO HARES !!! WHY !!!!!" with the police stood next to him 5 minutes later craven turned to the camera and said the dog men slip there dogs on a hare and they chase it down catch it and rip it tot tiny peices in the feild. f*****g berk ! anti scum countryfile should tell the truth about the countryside !

[markha 99]

This back from the BBC today:

 

Reference CAS-719075-XQFTFK

 

Thank you for your correspondence regarding the BBC One programme ‘Countryfile’ broadcast on 17 April 2011.

 

I understand you’re unhappy because you believe the programme incorrectly stated that hunting rabbits with dogs was illegal.

 

I have passed your comments onto the Series Producer who has offered the following reply:

 

“Having reviewed our film in the light of your comments, I agree that, in hindsight, we could have made the position clearer.

 

“However, I assure you there was no attempt to deliberately mislead anyone. We took the position in relation to this matter in good faith from an experienced hawker.

 

“The point the contributor was trying to make was that because hares (which are not exempt from the Hunting Act) live alongside rabbits at St Andrew’s, dogs should not be used given the risk they would target a hare which would be illegal. I accept that the use of this footage could and should have made the legal position clearer.

 

I hope you are able to accept my explanation and feel able to continue to support the programme.â€

 

I'd also like to assure you that I've registered your complaint on our Audience Log. This is a daily report of audience feedback that’s made available to all BBC staff, including members of the BBC Executive board, channel controllers and other senior managers.

 

The Audience Logs are seen as important documents that can help shape decisions on future BBC programmes and content.

 

Once again, thank you for contacting us.

 

Kind Regards

 

Philip Young

BBC Complaints

www.bbc.co.uk/complaints

[fieldsman 51]

It makes no difference I complained and they did"nt even reply I dont think there will be any change at the BBC or in the hunting act.I think you are better of taking no notice of either and just get on with what you do and draw as little attention as possible. JMO,

[rocky1 942]

they still did,nt admit the wrong and still did,nt say yes you were right you are allowed 2 hunt rabbits with dogs ,fecking tossers

[paulus 26]

i recieved this email today

 

Reference CAS-716645-C8FPFX

 

Thank you for your correspondence regarding the BBC One programme ‘Countryfile’ broadcast on 17 April 2011.

 

I understand you’re unhappy because you believe the programme broadcasts inaccurate statements that hunting rabbits with dogs was illegal.

 

I have passed your concerns onto the Series Producer who has offered the following reply:

 

“Having reviewed our film in the light of your comments, I agree that, in hindsight, we could have made the position clearer.

 

However, I assure you there was no attempt to deliberately mislead anyone. We took the position in relation to this matter in good faith from an experienced hawker.

 

The point the contributor was trying to make was that because hares (which are not exempt from the Hunting Act) live alongside rabbits at St Andrew’s, dogs should not be used given the risk they would target a hare which would be illegal. I accept that the use of this footage could and should have made the legal position clearer.

 

I hope you are able to accept my explanation and feel able to continue to support the programme.â€

 

I appreciate that you may continue to hold a different view, and feel comments such as this, and rabbits only eat the roots of grass, are incorrect so I'd like to assure you that I've registered your complaint on our Audience Log. This is a daily report of audience feedback that’s made available to all BBC staff, including members of the BBC Executive board, channel controllers and other senior managers.

 

The Audience Logs are seen as important documents that can help shape decisions on future BBC programmes and content.

 

Once again, thank you for contacting us.

 

Finally, I have attached an invitation from BBC Audience Services' Head of Communications & Complaints, asking you to participate in our customer survey. We would welcome your views on our service.

 

Kind Regards

 

Philip Young

BBC Complaints

http://www.bbc.co.uk/complaints

 

NB This is sent from an outgoing account only which is not monitored. You cannot reply to this email address but if necessary please contact us via our webform quoting any case number we provided.__________________________________________

[graham4877 1,181]

got the same shit back an all, i like the bit about the hares ahaha FFS

 

 

Dear Audience Member

 

Reference CAS-717882-6LBMQ4

 

Thanks for contacting us regarding BBC One’s ‘Countryfile’, broadcast on 17 April.

 

We apologise for the delay in replying. We realise that our correspondents appreciate a quick response and we’re sorry that you had to wait on this occasion.

 

I understand you’re unhappy with the content of this programme as you believe it was incorrectly stated that hunting rabbits and rats with dogs was illegal, and as a result, you feel we displayed anti-hunting bias.

 

Your concerns were raised with the Series Producer who has offered the following reply:

 

“Having reviewed our film in the light of your comments, I agree that, in hindsight, we could have made the position clearer.

 

“However, I assure you there was no attempt to deliberately mislead anyone. We took the position in relation to this matter in good faith from an experienced hawker.

 

“The point the contributor was trying to make was that because hares (which are not exempt from the Hunting Act) live alongside rabbits at St Andrew’s, dogs should not be used given the risk they would target a hare which would be illegal. I accept that the use of this footage could and should have made the legal position clearer.

 

“I hope you are able to accept my explanation and feel able to continue to support the programme.â€

 

I'd also like to assure you that I've registered your complaint on our Audience Log. This is a daily report of audience feedback that’s made available to all BBC staff, including members of the BBC Executive board, channel controllers and other senior managers.

 

The Audience Logs are seen as important documents that can help shape decisions on future BBC programmes and content.

 

Please again accept our apologies for the unfortunate delay and thanks again for taking the time to contact us.

 

Finally, I have attached an invitation from BBC Audience Services' Head of Communications & Complaints, asking you to participate in our customer survey. We would welcome your views on our service.

 

Kind Regards

 

Shona McCullough

BBC Complaints

www.bbc.co.uk/complaints

[rex 8]

I got the same response back today, as already stated totally uneducated anti pricks!!!!

 

Ban the ban - f**k the ban