Boxesandbuttons
I don't think anyone should complain until, or unless, they've seen the programme.
When I saw Pilgrim last Tuesday, I was struck by her candour and heartfelt speech.
Until then, I had never heard of her.
This might just be me. But as far as I know she's not particularly famous?
I won't be able to watch the programme until later in the day as I'm taking someone to hospital. So I'll watch it when I get back.
I just got a sinking feeling when I read her post.
The BBC's track record in this does not fill me with confidence.
And yes, I agree, that your stance should remain solid, whether you are talking to a transactivist or not.
But one of the things I've noticed about this is that the women who are spearheading these objections, are not necessarily media savvy, they're not trained in public speaking, they don't have any kind of spin or hidden agenda.
They are just women. With questions.
I think we can all understand that it's a piece of piss for an interviewer to 'spin' an interview, especially if you're not dealing with someone well practised in the art themself.
Unfortunately for the BBC, most of the women on here, are fully informed of the arguments and can instantly recognise spin or bias when they see it.
The fact that Pilgrim was not told she was talking to an activist raised alarm bells for me. Especially as she subsequently felt that she had not acquitted herself as well she might, on that very basis.
But I'm fully prepared to give the BBC the benefit of the doubt and see how the programme goes.
The only thing I have ever wanted over this issue is transparency and balance.
I just want oxygen to flow through the debate.
Because, so far, it hasn't.