BBC helmet cam film to explore cyclist-motorist conflict

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BBC1's War on Britain's Roads doc may breach BBC editorial guidelines

Bike Biz

http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/bb...-cycling-footage-as-standard-behaviour/014036

 

[davefb]

There was no need to have the piece in the programme. But can see why the producers used it for sensational purposes.

why not show this then ?

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_dK5PDEEqc

or these tools ?

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQJwN46wNQ4

or these..

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYSt5T0NRcM

grumble.....

 

[Andrew_P]

One thing, quite glad Strava didn't get a mention...

 

[ianrauk]

why not show this then ?


grumble.....

Indeed...
The producers wanted maximum impact of 'naughty cyclists'... AlleyCat was perfect for it.

 

[locker]

I think that I will have second thoughts if I was asked to participate in something like this again, at the time (nearly a year ago) it seemed fun & I would be on tv, (what a twat I was), my video`s were only worth showing on You`re been framed & I now regret providing them.
Gaz, I believe, really thought he could do some good & the editing only proved that you can never trust a tv producer, but it did have its good points.

 

[HaloJ]

I think that I will have second thoughts if I was asked to participate in something like this again, at the time (nearly a year ago) it seemed fun & I would be on tv, (what a twat I was), my video`s were only worth showing on You`re been framed & I now regret providing them.
Gaz, I believe, really thought he could do some good & the editing only proved that you can never trust a tv producer, but it did have its good points.

Yes, I was somewhat relieved that the piece I gave permission for wasn't used.

 

[theclaud]

Apology accepted, in my mind I knew what I meant when I wrote the title of the video but it was taken the wrong way & I changed it, I learnt that not everyone can read my mind & the last I wanted was for people to think I was racist when I am not, it happened, I regret it, I have learnt from it & I hope other people will

Just sexist then. Assuming that you don't mind people thinking that?

 

[Beebo]

Regardless of any BBC programme another cyclist was killed in London this morning, details are sketchy, but it looks as if a lorry was involved!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-20624639

 

[Andrew_P]

I'm just glad I wasn't approached so my vanity never had a chance to kick in.

Yeah me too - although my YT channel looks like this, so there was never any chance.

 

[locker]

Just sexist then. Assuming that you don't mind people thinking that?

 

[DiddlyDodds]

Thank god i dont live in London , give me the nice peacfull lanes and roads up t north .

I like the first part with Gaz and the Taxi driver , to start with at each others throats , then as each one looked back at in on camera, both came across as decent people who where just trying to get along, i wonder how they felt watching the other on TV and seeing their side.

 

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Oh dear, Oh dear

Comments from another forum below

"Watched thsi last night and wondered if the self-opinionated trouble-seeking cyclist-t

t has died in the meantime! A lot of very bad cyclists, completely ignoring the Highway Code, being dangerous to one and all, and being aggressive. Also some poor driving by some car drivers. Put these 2 things in the mix and you're going to get hurt, one way or another!

Also glad to see that the police DO do something sometimes against the Lycra Terrorists!

As for the young lady who got killed by a truck turning left, a tragedy no doubt, but she really should have known better than to try to go down the inside of a truck or bus. But also glad that her mums work has led to better safety features in the cabs of trucks for town traffic."


It looks like the program has reinforced peoples negative views of cyclists.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/...nmt=War+on+Britain's+Roads+-+9PM+BBC1+Tonight

 

[DCLane]

I watched it this morning and it wasn't that bad. @Gaz - you did OK, honest.

I've been asked about it at work today, so people were watching. However, the view I've had is that it showed the good and bad of both sides.

 

[dellzeqq]

Thank god i dont live in London , give me the nice peacfull lanes and roads up t north ..

well, the odd thing is that this view from the suburbs somehow forgot to mention that cycling is booming in London and is way safer than other parts of the country.

 

[dellzeqq]

I think that I will have second thoughts if I was asked to participate in something like this again, at the time (nearly a year ago) it seemed fun & I would be on tv, (what a twat I was), my video`s were only worth showing on You`re been framed & I now regret providing them.
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we really regret that your video was used. Next time you crash in to a pedestrian, switch the camera off first.