Sorry to go off-piste as it were but here is a BBC reply.

For my Dear Blog readers, sorry to go off-piste as it were but I thought I might copy
to this forum a BBC reply to a complaint of mine on unsuitable material broadcast to
young children. I was quite surprised by the Beeb's arrogance. They will never admit they are wrong.

Dear Mr *******

Thanks for your e-mail regarding 'Horrible Histories' broadcast on 23 July 2009.

I understand that you felt a number of scenes in the programme were inappropriate
for broadcast on children's television and it was it insensitive for the programme
to feature corpses during this episode which looked at the reign of Henry VIII.

The series aims to introduce history to children by taking an irreverent look at
various historical events. It's certainly not intended to shock or cause offence,
merely to bring a fresh approach to introducing history to younger viewers.

Having said this, I understand that you were left unimpressed the show and to that
end I would like to assure you that we have registered your feelings on our audience
log.

This is the internal report of audience feedback which we compile daily for all
programme makers and commissioning executives within the BBC, and also their senior
management. It ensures that your points, and all other comments we receive, are
circulated and considered across the BBC.

Thank you once again for taking the trouble to share your views with us.

Regards

Gerald McCusker
BBC Complaints
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www.bbc.co.uk/complaints

-----Original Message-----

I want to complain about the graphic scenes on the kids programme discussing the
reign of Henry VIII. The idea of having heads sowed back on deathly white bodies
defies comprehension. What are you guys on? I thought that could be an X rating.
Those responsible for the programme should be sacked forwith. Yours, ******

(Sorry to retain anonymity but I don't want to be a celeb in celebrity mad Britain).