To be hurt and annoyed at being dropped by the BBC?

Maybe not every single word was the same but she mentioned a string of details that I had said in my speech that the programme makers did not know.
Specifically, I named some people (ie historical figures) who I had discovered were associated with the house; this was completely new, unpublished material turned up by me in my private hobby research.

This complicates it. Facts aren't copyrighted. Can you prove that there was no way anyone else could have done similar research and come to the same conclusion as you?

I get that you are annoyed that you made an effort and have been screwed over, but this sort of behaviour is common. The media reuses material but usually in a way that can't be proved to be plagiarism.

100 per cent this.

What a nasty post @Namechangey23 the OP is obviously already lacking in self confidence and you’re just making it worse. Think before you write, there’s a real person behind these posts who has already said this morning how upset she is.

Which is why the OP’s telling of this is unlikely to be correct.

History documentaries get experts (or local history enthusiasts) to talk about their area of expertise. The don’t ask them to read from a script, because that doesn’t make for engaging TV.

So what likely happened is they recorded the OP, she was over-rehearsed and wooden or just didn’t work on camera (lots of people don’t) so they booked another expert or local enthusiast to re-do the job - in which case they’ll have talked about the same topic, but they won’t have used the OP’s words.

IF the show had an expert presenter, it’s possible they decided just to have them give the information, and they might have used a phrase or two the OP used - but it won’t be a repeat of the OP’s script, not least because the OP’s script won’t have been engaging TV and also because when presenters give info to camera like that it’s kept short.

It’s really disappointing for contributors when they get dropped, but programme makers primary job is to make good programmes, so sometimes it has to be done. No one asked the OP to get haircuts etc. I do understand why she’s upset but I think it’s unlikely she’s been wronged.

O for goodness’ sake, it’s not like she was appearing on Bargain Hunt! (Not that there’s any shame in that).

Why be like this? Why bring people down?

I would definitely contact them, please don’t feel humiliated, you did nothing wrong, you put a lot of effort into it, be proud of that. We’re a nation of sneery put downers, you see enough of it on here. If you’re absolutely sure that they used your script word for word then put up a fight. The very least they should have done was thanked you for the input, informed you it would be used by one of their presenters, but they would give you credit for the information during the broadcast. Otherwise, yes, they have stolen your research.
This has obviously knocked your already depleted confidence, you did something they thought worthy of broadcasting, hold your head high, be proud of that achievement and make that contact today.

I can understand why you would be so upset. I had a similar experience but was just dropped from the slot rather than replaced and was disappointed. In your position I would be outraged.

A couple of suggestions:

• is it possible it was voice related rather than appearance related? Did you maybe talk too quickly or were difficult to understand in some way?
• is it possible your segment was unusual in some way and so they had to reshoot? Some kind of noise interference like an aeroplane flying overhead?

Given they have plagiarised your unique material I would consider legal action honestly. Go by the mantra, “what would a man do in this situation?”

Hugs OP. I would have done exactly the same thing...

That's the real problem here. You told all your friends you'd be on TV and now have egg on your face because it's not. It's like straight out of Gavin and Stacey when Mick's whole family gather round to see his 'interview' which gets cut to a 2 second comment! It could have been worse OP!

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=www.facebook.com/StreamOnU/videos/gavin-and-stacey-mick-on-the-telly/496459165864263/%3Flocale%3Dhi_IN&ved=2ahUKEwjxiu7ZpMCLAxUMZ0EAHVqPFEMQwqsBegQIChAF&usg=AOvVaw30YicxO2mO5EOJ4BZ-ddLs

You can compromise ‘Dear BBC time wasters, I recently became involved in your filming for X program. I prepared a piece and filmed on X day, at a cost of my personal time and expertise. I was told there was no longer running time for this work, which was disappointing but understandable. However, I have found you have since used my work, presented by Miss X Jones, broadcast on X date. I understand that I may not have been the most natural on camera, however if my work and words were still used, I expect this to be credited fully. I hope to open a discussion to find a resolution for this matter as soon as possible.’

I hope you receive an apology at least!

How did they caption her, OP?

I’m sorry this happened to you. People on here love to gloat but I’d be shocked if anyone thought they were going to be on TV and didn’t put a bit of extra effort into their appearance. I don’t think that makes you vain, although it was obviously your choice. As for people saying you’re making it all up, just why?? I don’t think you’d have anything to gain from that, what a bizarre accusation. If I were you, I’d politely email asking what happened and noting that someone else was filmed saying your script in the same spot, and take it from there.

Maybe OP was rubbish but the BBC should have been transparent and professional about it instead of coming up with lousy excuses.

Yes this really..don't think you can blame the bbc for your vanity if they didn't say you had to do those things to appear.. seems like it is your ego that is bruised now as it was cut. I'm surprised if they truly nicked your 'script' and had a younger presenter read it, if so this would be cause for a complaint. They should give you an explanation, but not sure what else you want as you freely gave the information and presumably signed a model release? I have seen and heard some who memorize a script and it's bloody awful because it sounds exactly like it is being read anyway, even though it isn't. The best interviewees are the natural ones, but that's not easy if you have anxiety/nerves. I've seen people queue up to give the BBC free stuff like wonderful photos for the weather app not realising that really they could have been paid decent money for them, instead of giving them away for free! BBC amongst others has never really respected Photojournalism, why would they when they can get things for free from gullible people who just want to see their name on the telly/web?! They've been doing it for years, the much contested license fee doesn't cover much these days so they use their slim budgets as an excuse to rip off other people who are only too happy for give away their expertise/skills for free...

I don’t think that’s generally considered to be true at all - Moira Stuart comes to mind.

OP, I used to work in TV. I think it is most likely that you were over-rehearsed and that did not come across well when the rushes were viewed. Spontaneity is better for TV. Nothing to do with your appearance.

I work in a niche sector, and there are questions that if I was asked I would probably give a near-identical answer to someone else working in a similar role in the same sector. Could that have been the reason the other person appeared to say the same as you?

Obviously I understand that you are feeling frustrated but it's no reflection on you.

I would be formalising a complaint about the unauthorised use of your script, which is your intellectual property - send them screen shots of the document metadata showing when you wrote it and tell them how many months BEFORE their shoot it was, and ask them how they intend to recompense you...