I'd be happy to, providing I got final say on the final cut of it before it went out, simple.
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Advice needed - would you appear in a TV documentory?
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Posted 10 months ago #
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I'd say don't do it but if you do only identify yourself as "that Tandem Jeremy".
We've still got scaffolding around our flat block for statutory repairs, been there for 7 months, was supposed to be 8 weeks. I've never seen people work so little, they do about an hours work in the morning, the rest of the time smoking and drinking in their tea hut, and they are usually gone by 3.30. They would do really weird things like start cutting stones they had already replaced, then filling in the cuts with filler a few days later after who I presume were council inspectors had been round to look at the works, seemed completely pointless and I'm sure they were making it look like they had to do more than they did.
Posted 10 months ago # -
Our building needed repair - there is no doubt about that. However the money spent is several times what it need have been. that is the main issue
It should have been a couple of hundred thousand and take a few months, its going to cost over a million and has taken nearly 5 years.
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I'd be happy to, providing I got final say on the final cut of it before it went out, simple.
As I say - no such thing as a final say. Theres no reason or need for you to even see the film before its aired, let alone give it your blessing. You are not a collaborator in the process.
Express those reservations at the out set and the crew will simply shop elsewhere, they're not going to waste time and tape on someone who's self aware
Posted 10 months ago # -
I'm a journalist - I worked for newspapers and magazine for 15 years. I now advise organisations on media matters.
I think the best option for you is to provide the TV company with information only - don't go in front of the camera. They're looking for someone to personify the problems faced by people in your situation. As Maccruiskeen says, you won't get veto, you are not a collaborator.
You don't need to defend your reputation in this story - you're someone affected by it. Therefore there's no incentive for you to go on camera. It may affect any court case you decide to participate in, too.
Provide them with as much documentation as you can for them to use as a case study. Refuse to appear in front of the camera and also refuse to be named - put it in writing if need be.
Balance what you might have to gain from appearing on camera against what you potentially have to lose and make the decision based on that calculation.
Posted 10 months ago # -
Ta chaps - I have told here I will take part and can be a case study but I want to remain anonymous. Lets se3e what happens. if it kills it it kills it
Posted 10 months ago # -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-14965150
On tonight
Scotland's Property Scandal will be broadcast at 22:35 on Tuesday 20 September on BBC1 Scotland, and on the iPlayer
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-14974206
Posted 8 months ago # -
Are these incompetent council workers going to strike in a month or so by any chance?
Posted 8 months ago # -
Heard this on Radio 4 this morning and remembered TJ's dificulties and wondered if it was the same thing. The answer appears to be yes! Apparently the Police are looking into it which can only be a good thing. Whether it resolve TJ's case is another matter of course.
Posted 8 months ago # -
Yup heard it too this morning. No mention of tandems though.
Posted 8 months ago # -
No way would I do it.
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