BBC Cancels Show About UK Soldier: "Too Positive"

Sun, Apr 8, 2007 at 10:31:48 am PDT

To make sure that the relentless flow of leftist negativity remains uninterrupted, the BBC has canceled a documentary about a Victoria Cross hero because they were worried it would be “too positive.” (Hat tip: LGF readers.)

Amid the deaths and the grim daily struggle bravely borne by Britain’s forces in southern Iraq, one tale of heroism stands out.

Private Johnson Beharry’s courage in rescuing an ambushed foot patrol then, in a second act, saving his vehicle’s crew despite his own terrible injuries earned him a Victoria Cross.

For the BBC, however, his story is “too positive” about the conflict.

The corporation has cancelled the commission for a 90-minute drama about Britain’s youngest surviving Victoria Cross hero because it feared it would alienate members of the audience opposed to the war in Iraq.

The BBC’s retreat from the project, which had the working title Victoria Cross, has sparked accusations of cowardice and will reignite the debate about the broadcaster’s alleged lack of patriotism.

There’s a debate about the BBC’s lack of patriotism? I thought the matter was settled long ago.