The below advert to appear in a meat related TV program (which will be filmed later this year) was forwarded to me, I have looked into it further and it is an application for “Kill it, Cook it, Eat it 2” as you know this program was incredibly biased. It promoted itself as a platform for debate on the issue of killing animals for food but turned out to be nothing more than an advert for local farmers and butchers (farmers even praised it!!!).
Before I knew what the application was for I contacted the production company saying I might consider it but the large amount of bias involved in these types of programs put me off – I then described the faults of “Kill it Cook it Eat it” (not realising that they had made it!...no wonder they have not got back to me!!!)
As you know they edited out the opinions of the representative from the Vegetarian Society and aired NO vegan opinions. They didn’t show typical farming practices (as that would mean showing factory farming) they didn’t show typical slaughter practices –instead showing slaughter at a family run, award winning slaughter house. As you are aware if they really wanted the audience to see typical slaughter practices they would put a hidden camera in an abattoir and show the audience the footage from it! Of course best practices occur when you know you are observed!!!
I suggest people here write to the production company (e-mail is below). If you saw the last one complain about their bias take. If you did not see the last one then still contact them and ask them how much time they are going to dedicate to a “no meat” view (instead of a “humane meat view), are they going to include a REAL debate the reasons to reject meat.
Their address is meat@fireflyproductions.tv
Link giving more details
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pre.../16/cook.shtml
The advert to apply is below
Keep up the good work
>TV Production Company Firefly are looking for people to take part in a
>documentary series about meat.
>
>This new series will take meat-eating to another level - challenging
>received views on what is 'normal' fare and what is 'unacceptable'. The
>studio audience will discuss where they draw the line about the meat they
>will or won't eat.
>
>We are currently looking for individuals to take part in the debate.
>
>Whether you're a vegan, a meat connoisseur or something in between; if you
>have strong opinions about meat and where it comes from, then please get in
>touch.
>
>If you would like to be considered, simply send an email with the subject
>heading: Meat Form - to meat@fireflyproductions.tv and application details
>will be sent to you.
>
>Please be aware that the series is likely to be based in the North-West of
>England and you may need to be available one full weekday in early to mid
>September (although weekend dates may be available).
>
>Ends/
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