Wild Isles has stunning photography. It is being promoted on the BBC News and lauded in the press. Our British Wildlife takes centre stage and yet Tim Davie will not explain why he did not consider Autumnwatch worth saving.
I've just sent my sixth email to him.
Dear Mr Davie,
The 156,000 people who have signed my petition to save Autumnwatch know that despite sending you 5 emails I have received no reply from you. Not even a standard...thank you for your email, it will be answered in due course.
5 emails. 5 weeks. Over 156,000 concerned viewers and still no reply.
Many BBC viewers are concerned that you don't listen to what the people paying your wages want to see on television. Your lack of a response to me only strengthens that belief.
In the week when Wild Isles aired, championing British Wildlife at a time when our country is one of the most nature depleted in Europe, can you please explain why you do not believe Autumnwatch is worth saving? It encourages us to learn about, and care for our wildlife. Why must it be scrapped when money is lavished on game shows and yet another trivial reality show?
I will be informing those members of the media following the petition that I am sending you email number six.
I would like to discuss Autumnwatch with you.
I await your reply.
MV
Surely politeness alone means a response is due or am I not influential enough to be considered worthy of a reply? Watch this space.
Marion