Post by Teddy Bear on Jan 13, 2010 11:51:04 GMT
If you wonder how come that seemingly more of these type of degenerate episodes occur at the BBC rather than other major media organisations, it's simply the mindset that breeds it. Another senior executive, probably making more out of the generous salaries the BBC give themselves than the Prime Minister - who is anyway paid too much, doesn't seem to have any personal or public values.
Imagine the arrogance that resides at the BBC which encourages this kind of behaviour.
Imagine the arrogance that resides at the BBC which encourages this kind of behaviour.
BBC boss forced to apologise over foul-mouthed email slur on Ronnie Corbett
By Paul Revoir
Loyal servant: Ronnie Corbett (above) was referred to as a 'little ****' by the BBC editor
The BBC apologised to Ronnie Corbett last night after a senior executive used a grossly offensive swear word about the 79-year-old comedian.
The editor of The One Show, Doug Carnegie, sent a foul-mouthed email to colleagues after the much-loved star cancelled a planned appearance on the early evening programme.
After a celebrity booker on the show informed staff by email that 5ft tall Mr Corbett had pulled out, Mr Carnegie immediately fired off the two-word reply calling the Two Ronnies star a 'little ****'.
The offensive email is understood to have been forwarded to the entire production team of more than 60 last month.
Yesterday the corporation was left red-faced after a member of the team passed it on to the Daily Mail in disgust.
Mr Carnegie swiftly contacted Mr Corbett's agent when it emerged that the email had been made public.
It is understood he emailed an apology but has not actually spoken to the star, one of the BBC's most successful comedians.
Insiders were last night unable to say if Mr Carnegie would face any punishment, but he was already due to leave his job at the BBC1 show in a few weeks.
Some will undoubtedly compare his treatment with that of Carol Thatcher who was axed from The One Show last year after referring off-air to a black tennis player as a 'golliwog'.
Although he has been with the show since 2007, Mr Carnegie is understood to have been on secondment to Comic Relief at the time.
Many of the production team were furious at Mr Carnegie's comments about Mr Corbett, a loyal servant to the BBC who stepped in recently for Bruce Forsyth on Strictly Come Dancing when the host was unwell.
A member of the production team told the Daily Mail: 'He (Corbett) gave a very reasonable eight days notice but Mr Carnegie's response was to describe him as a "little ****". I am not the only member of the team who was disgusted by this email from a highly paid BBC manager.'
A BBC spokesman would not comment 'on private and leaked correspondence'. Mr Corbett's agent was not contactable last night.
By Paul Revoir
Loyal servant: Ronnie Corbett (above) was referred to as a 'little ****' by the BBC editor
The BBC apologised to Ronnie Corbett last night after a senior executive used a grossly offensive swear word about the 79-year-old comedian.
The editor of The One Show, Doug Carnegie, sent a foul-mouthed email to colleagues after the much-loved star cancelled a planned appearance on the early evening programme.
After a celebrity booker on the show informed staff by email that 5ft tall Mr Corbett had pulled out, Mr Carnegie immediately fired off the two-word reply calling the Two Ronnies star a 'little ****'.
The offensive email is understood to have been forwarded to the entire production team of more than 60 last month.
Yesterday the corporation was left red-faced after a member of the team passed it on to the Daily Mail in disgust.
Mr Carnegie swiftly contacted Mr Corbett's agent when it emerged that the email had been made public.
It is understood he emailed an apology but has not actually spoken to the star, one of the BBC's most successful comedians.
Insiders were last night unable to say if Mr Carnegie would face any punishment, but he was already due to leave his job at the BBC1 show in a few weeks.
Some will undoubtedly compare his treatment with that of Carol Thatcher who was axed from The One Show last year after referring off-air to a black tennis player as a 'golliwog'.
Although he has been with the show since 2007, Mr Carnegie is understood to have been on secondment to Comic Relief at the time.
Many of the production team were furious at Mr Carnegie's comments about Mr Corbett, a loyal servant to the BBC who stepped in recently for Bruce Forsyth on Strictly Come Dancing when the host was unwell.
A member of the production team told the Daily Mail: 'He (Corbett) gave a very reasonable eight days notice but Mr Carnegie's response was to describe him as a "little ****". I am not the only member of the team who was disgusted by this email from a highly paid BBC manager.'
A BBC spokesman would not comment 'on private and leaked correspondence'. Mr Corbett's agent was not contactable last night.