I was on a Sqn which lost an aircraft, killing 9 of my mates. The deplorable actions of the media in attempting to get stories and footage of the grieving families in the aftermath of the accident means that I have a particularly low opinion of reporters, be it BBC or any other flavour.
As for accuracy, it appears to me that it is far more important for them to get something on the screen/page that fills "the slot" rather than ensuring that the coverage is factually accurate. Again, there is no consideration that this incorrect information may cause unnecessary or additional worry to families and friends.