My reply from the BBC.

Dear Mr Eyre

Thank you for your e-mail regarding 'Pick of the Week' broadcast 30 March 2008 on BBC Radio 4.

I understand from your e-mail that you object to the comments Matthew Parris made in regards to traditions and traditional music.

These comments are solely Matthew's opinion and do not reflect the beliefs of the BBC.

By allowing our guests to give their personal opinions on matters we feel that this will open up the area to debate, as while one section of our audience may disagree, another section may be in complete agreement.

I appreciate that you feel 'Pick of the Week' may no have been the best place to make such comments and I would like to assure you that we have registered your comments on our audience log. As you may be aware, 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.

Thanks once again for taking the time to contact the BBC.

Regards

Craig O'Connor
BBC Complaints
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