Post by Teddy Bear on Sept 27, 2008 22:23:54 GMT
Following a complaint by a global warming sceptic who was interviewed by the BBC for a documentary they were making on the subject, that his replies were edited in such a way to misrepresent him, the BBC responded that "they stood by the programme".
What does that really mean?
That they know for a fact that global warming is a man made effect, and that any sceptics are idiots? Are they justifying the nature of their editing to portray this man as they have?
It shows the true mindset of the BBC, that instead of showing the opposing views in this debate, and the reasons for it, they pursue their own agenda - and are unrepentant when shown to be biased - which should be their main concern.
What does that really mean?
That they know for a fact that global warming is a man made effect, and that any sceptics are idiots? Are they justifying the nature of their editing to portray this man as they have?
It shows the true mindset of the BBC, that instead of showing the opposing views in this debate, and the reasons for it, they pursue their own agenda - and are unrepentant when shown to be biased - which should be their main concern.
BBC investigated over climate change documentary
By Nicole Martin, Digital and Media Correspondent
Last Updated: 2:01pm BST 26/09/2008
The BBC is being investigated by the television watchdog over claims that it misrepresented global warming sceptics in a documentary.
Earth: The Climate Wars, which was broadcast recently on BBC Two, was billed as a "definitive" guide to the history of global warming.
During the series, Dr Iain Stewart, a geologist, interviewed leading climate change sceptics, including Lord Monckton, a former advisor to Lady Thatcher. Lord Monckton has now complained to Ofcom that his views were unfairly represented on the programme.
"I have no doubt Ofcom will act. The BBC very gravely misrepresented me and several others, as well as the science behind our argument. It is a breach of its code of conduct," he said.
"I understand they have to edit these things but I was interviewed for 90 minutes and they omitted all of my scientific evidence, leaving only a few comments which sounded as though I was sceptical for personal reasons. It was rather caddish of them."
The row comes only months after Channel 4 was criticised by Ofcom for misrepresenting the views of some of the world's most distinguished scientists in a documentary on climate change.
It said that The Great Global Warming Swindle, which challenged the theory that human activity was the major cause of climate change, was "unjust and unfair" in the way it represented individuals, including Sir David King, the Government's former chief scientist. Ofcom confirmed that it was looking into a "fairness complaint" about the BBC documentary.
A BBC spokesman said: "We stand by the programme."
By Nicole Martin, Digital and Media Correspondent
Last Updated: 2:01pm BST 26/09/2008
The BBC is being investigated by the television watchdog over claims that it misrepresented global warming sceptics in a documentary.
Earth: The Climate Wars, which was broadcast recently on BBC Two, was billed as a "definitive" guide to the history of global warming.
During the series, Dr Iain Stewart, a geologist, interviewed leading climate change sceptics, including Lord Monckton, a former advisor to Lady Thatcher. Lord Monckton has now complained to Ofcom that his views were unfairly represented on the programme.
"I have no doubt Ofcom will act. The BBC very gravely misrepresented me and several others, as well as the science behind our argument. It is a breach of its code of conduct," he said.
"I understand they have to edit these things but I was interviewed for 90 minutes and they omitted all of my scientific evidence, leaving only a few comments which sounded as though I was sceptical for personal reasons. It was rather caddish of them."
The row comes only months after Channel 4 was criticised by Ofcom for misrepresenting the views of some of the world's most distinguished scientists in a documentary on climate change.
It said that The Great Global Warming Swindle, which challenged the theory that human activity was the major cause of climate change, was "unjust and unfair" in the way it represented individuals, including Sir David King, the Government's former chief scientist. Ofcom confirmed that it was looking into a "fairness complaint" about the BBC documentary.
A BBC spokesman said: "We stand by the programme."