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We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Ban the use of actual TV newscasters in fictional programmes. More details
Submitted by Steve – Deadline to sign up by: 24 February 2007 – Signatures: 7
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BBC especially is following the unwise lead of the USA in using real newscasters in fictional programmes like 'Spooks'. This is VERY unwise and the 'news' statements could be mistaken for ACTUAL news ..and if these relate to politically sensitive material - particularly when seen outside the UK, they could unwittingly be used to generate for anti-western feelings, or worse! [I have asked BBC to stop this and they have refused saying it's not a problem]
