This to the BBC Complaints today:
The level of commentary and presentation for this programme was very poor. The sound quality was poor and amateurish, particularly relating to the marching bands, and the level of knowledge and preparedness of the commentators was shockingly below the standard expected from such a prestigious organisation as the BBC. Eddie Butler seemed to be operating off a sheet of notes that he never actually related to what was appearing on the screen (eg. He mentioned the Army Air Corps but there were no AAC personnel, recognisable by their sky blue berets, visible on screen at the time). Dan Snow (or Eddie Butler) criticised the RAF flypast for 'keeping everybody waiting' when in actual fact they were bang on time by the clock tower chimes as they flew overhead - the real reason was that the Royal Party had arrived too early and the parade commander had been forced into starting the ceremony before the appointed hour. Additionally, what value was there for this 'Armed Forces Event' in interviewing children about their paintings outside Windsor Castle - I would suggest none!
The Armed Forces personnel on the ground and those in the air had rehearsed all week to ensure that this event went without a hitch. It was self-evident that the BBC producers and, sadly for those roped in to face the cameras or the microphones with a half-baked script, had not prepared themselves in like style!
The event was a marvel of military precision - the BBC let the military and her Majesty down badly!
They promise a reply - we'll see!
Foldie
