Is the BBC right to allow Nick Griffin to speak for the BNP on Question Time tonight? Please let us know what you think, and if you watch the programme, post your reaction here.
PS: Here is a strongly worded comment on the subject from The Guardian
PPS: Here is some early reaction to the programme. The BNP is claiming that Griffin was hounded by the panel and the audience.
PPPS: Question Time got more viewers than Strictly Come Dancing this week! Here is the verdict of several writers in The Times. Here is the verdict of Bonnie Greer (a panellist on the programme) in the Daily Mail.
PPPPS: Here's Nick Robinson's observation of the situation, and 300+ comments on his blog post.
As disgusting as I think Nick Griffin is, refusing to give him airtime will only encourage them to play the martyr card; trying to repress them will only make them stronger and more determined, and making a fuss only gains them more publicity. As much as we may disagree with their policies, they are European elected representatives, not simply some small fringe party and so the BBC has a duty to give them an amount of airtime proportional to their political influence.
ReplyDeleteI was disappointed with the programme set up - I was watching it to learn about the BNP so I actually knew what I was arguing against when I was arguing against them like so many people do. But he didn't seem to get a word in edge ways. Fair enough have anger at him, but I think people need to listen to what they're angry at
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