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Thread #141853   Message #3268236
Posted By: ossonflags
04-Dec-11 - 08:03 AM
Thread Name: BS: Jeremy 'The Idiot' Clarkson
Subject: RE: BS: Jeremy 'The Idiot' Clarkson
Here is the responce i got from the BBC:
Dear Audience Member,

Thank you for contacting us about The One Show.

As has now been widely reported, we have had many complaints about a number of Jeremy Clarkson's comments on the show.

The One Show is a live topical programme which often reflects the day's talking points. Usually we get it right, but on this occasion we feel the item wasn't perfectly judged. The presenters apologised at the end of the programme to viewers who were offended by his comments and the BBC and Jeremy would like to apologise for any offence caused. Jeremy has said: "I didn't for a moment intend these remarks to be taken seriously – as I believe is clear if they're seen in context. If the BBC and I have caused any offence, I'm quite happy to apologise for it alongside them."

We have now published this response publicly on our complaints website, reported the feedback widely across the BBC and discussed the matter with the production team. We are sorry that you were offended and fully acknowledge your complaint about this. The reaction we receive does inform our editorial discussions and we do value it. We need to ensure we use your licence fee as efficiently as possible in replying to everyone who has complained and so this response is being sent to everyone who has contacted us about it.

You can read further information at www.bbc.co.uk/complaints/content/handle-complaint/#faqs about the complaints process and how we respond to issues raised in the feedback we receive.

Thank you for contacting us.

BBC Audience Services
www.bbc.co.uk/complaints