Complaints to the BBC on Pope coverage
Figures disclosed by the BBC show that its coverage of the Pope’s visit attracted more attention than most broadcasts.
In total, 384 viewers complained that coverage had been excessive while 169 said it had been too positive towards the Pope, suggesting it had ignored the controversy surrounding church and the well-attended protest events.
Another 197 claimed the coverage had been too critical, by including the views of secular groups and focusing on the experiences of clergy child abuse victims, while 122 people contacted the corporation just to express their appreciation for the programming.
Poor old Auntie Beeb just can’t win. Personally, their coverage didn’t bother me either way, thanks to my handy remote control, my V-plus box, my laptop and my library books.
Personally I’m glad that BBC Pope 24 has gone back to being a news channel.