I came across Watchdog's investigative integrity some years ago. Shortly after I had changed airlines I was contacted and asked to 'confirm' that I had left the previous job due to their allegedly poor safety record. Fortunately I had some of my wits about me and managed not to say anything that could be misquoted. I then contacted the previous Chief Pilot who's legal department threatened action against the BBC that very day. Needless to say the article was dumped.