BBC reply to Look North complaint

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  1. Spa

    Spartacus Well-Known Member

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    predictable really..</p>

    I note they cant even type the word &quot;South&quot; in relation to Yorkshire.</p>

    Dear Mr Harrison

    Thank you for your e-mail regarding the BBC Regional News programme 'Look North'.

    I note your dissatisfaction with the Sports content on Monday's edition; specifically, the lack of coverage for Barnsley FC. I further note that you consider that there is an ongoing tendency to offer insufficient coverage for the West Yorkshire area.

    Our sports editors try and cover all the key moments and goal action from each game. In an ideal world we would like to show all the key moments from every game but regrettably, because of time restrictions, this is not always possible.

    Audience response such as yours is welcomed by the BBC because it regularly informs the review and improvement of the programming and services that we offer. Please be assured that I have included your comments in the daily audience log. This internal document is made available to 'Look North' production teams and senior management.

    Thank you for taking the time to contact BBC Information.

    Regards
     
    Anne Lavan
    BBC Information
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    And my reply to them

    Hi

    Actually my concern was with the disproportionate coverage given to West
    Yorkshire, particularly Leeds, at the expense South Yorkshire.

    I understand your comments however it would seem to me that time constraints
    rarely prevent the showing of Leeds United goals.

    Perhaps you should remind staff at your regional offices that the BBC is not
    a mechanism for them to promote their pet likes.

    Regards
     
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    Next week

    Why dont you try [​IMG]
    You may find its more productive</p>

    Lol at the West Yorkshire bit though </p>
     

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