Steve T Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Hi All We have just heard that Ofcom have dismissed all the complaints made against World War 2: Battlefield Recovery, the show I was a presenter on that aired on Channel 5 throughout January. This means an awful lot to me. I always knew that neither we nor the producers did anything wrong, but the external regulator has confirmed this and released the following statement..... “We assessed a number of complaints that this series was offensive and disrespectful in its treatment of war graves. We won’t be taking this forward for investigation. “The series dealt effectively with potential audience concerns about the contributors’ methods. It made clear that the specific practices adopted were undertaken within recognised protocols. Scenes that featured human remains were dealt with sensitively, and the contributors appeared visibly moved by their discoveries.” Thanks to all for your support over the past few months. This forum and it's members have always been honest and direct, but at the same time fair and measured in their comments, and I thank you for that. It means a great deal to me to see positive comments about the show, especially from those who watched and enjoyed all four episodes. Kind regards Steve T 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HetzersGonnaHetz Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I'd love to do your hobby... And hopefully it won't be long until I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fred Karno's Army Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) Sums it up really awaiting series 2 Edited March 7, 2016 by Fred Karno's Army Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve T Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 LOL! Very apt H&J 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field Marshall Lenny Posted March 8, 2016 Field Marshall Share Posted March 8, 2016 5 hours ago, Steve T said: Hi All We have just heard that Ofcom have dismissed all the complaints made against World War 2: Battlefield Recovery, the show I was a presenter on that aired on Channel 5 throughout January. This means an awful lot to me. I always knew that neither we nor the producers did anything wrong, but the external regulator has confirmed this and released the following statement..... “We assessed a number of complaints that this series was offensive and disrespectful in its treatment of war graves. We won’t be taking this forward for investigation. “The series dealt effectively with potential audience concerns about the contributors’ methods. It made clear that the specific practices adopted were undertaken within recognised protocols. Scenes that featured human remains were dealt with sensitively, and the contributors appeared visibly moved by their discoveries.” Thanks to all for your support over the past few months. This forum and it's members have always been honest and direct, but at the same time fair and measured in their comments, and I thank you for that. It means a great deal to me to see positive comments about the show, especially from those who watched and enjoyed all four episodes. Kind regards Steve T Never in any doubt mate... Series 2 would be fantastic... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major General Bil4338 Posted March 9, 2016 Major General Share Posted March 9, 2016 Great news! always thought the complaints were quite unjustified by moaning idiots with an agenda. recall reading some arse moaning about CG crying when human remains were found.I've read a lot of stuff about him, mostly in the negative, but never having met the guy, I'm not joining in.it might not be very manly, but who's to say these things don't get to you at the time.same goes for the others' supposed over-enthusiasm when they find relics...who's to say they wouldn't react in the same way?after all, you guys are unearthing history, and are in a somewhat privileged position in doing so.one many would love to emulate. I second the thought of a second series too, would be brilliant. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve T Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) Thanks guys. My enthusiasm and excitement will never diminish. I will let you have any news about a 2nd series as and when I have any Edited March 9, 2016 by Steve T 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagodave Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Hey everyone I'm in the US can't find it on any channel is there another name for the show? I do metal detecting in the states when I lived in Tennessee we found the remains of a Civil War soldier we did all the right things and contacted the local authorities, but people were still calling us bad things for months so I understand completely about people getting but hurt! Thank you 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HetzersGonnaHetz Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I don't think so Dave, I think Channel 5 stopped airing them after the ridiculous complaints which is a bit silly. @Steve T do you think they'll be re-aired on Channel 5? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve T Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 Don't know but I don't see why they wouldn't. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve T Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 This makes for excellent reading......... http://clearstory.co.uk/2016/04/battlefield-recovery-marches-on/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mav352 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Thats great news @Steve T I caught some of the first season and thought it was all very well handled as it can be a tricky subject. Looking forward to a second season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrie Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 That was a very good read....and glad to hear their is a second series in the offing.....:) I actually wasn't too keen on the first couple of programmes, but , as it turns out, it wasn't the programme, it was me...:) I was too used to watching Time Team, my fav TV programme, and once I got used to a different type of archaeology, I ended up really liking the series...:) I've looked all over t'internet for streams of the series, as i'd like to watch them again... but cant find anything...all I managed was a download of the 3rd and 4th editions of Series 1....any ideas where to get streams...?? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagodave Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I found the 3rd and 4th as well pretty good series. ILT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HetzersGonnaHetz Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Me too, I managed to watch the 3rd and 4th episode, the 1st and 2nd can't be found anywhere, I found the last too on some dodgy website on the web but was very careful not to get a virus. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve T Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 Thanks guys Can't help with where to view them I'm afraid, unless you all wanna come round my house to watch them as I obviously have copies....... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HetzersGonnaHetz Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) Wouldn't say that @Steve T, you'll have loads of middle aged blokes turn up at your house over the next few days, who wants 10 versions of my dad at one time, 1 of my dad is enough hehe Edited April 29, 2016 by HetzersGonnaHetz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagodave Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Lol Steve I'll be over in a little while got to schedule my flight! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve T Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 It's a distinct possibility Hetzers Ok DD........I'll have the kettle on ready...... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrie Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 18 hours ago, Steve T said: Thanks guys Can't help with where to view them I'm afraid, unless you all wanna come round my house to watch them as I obviously have copies....... LOl, Excellent, I'll be round with some beer in ten minutes...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fred Karno's Army Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 @Steve T tell them to get there fingers out mate for series 2 .Bugger all else on the 2,500 channels lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field Marshall Lenny Posted April 30, 2016 Field Marshall Share Posted April 30, 2016 I may actually watch it again tonight.... Still on my Sky+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagodave Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 How many episodes in the 1st season, 4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HetzersGonnaHetz Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Yes 4, no. 3 was Poznan and 4 was Kurland. I don't know about 1 and 2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Sorry I am so late in answering this.........But Thank You All for some superb replies! Best Wishes to You All...........Desert Rat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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