BBC Sets up Crufts Advisory Panel

The BBC has announced it has set up a panel that will advise the corporation on a plan of action with regard to the broadcaster’s ongoing coverage of Crufts dogs show.

The announcement comes as the BBC was forced to defend its documentary Pedigree Dogs Exposed in response to a Kennel Club complaint to Ofcom.

The broadcaster has reiterated previous statements saying the documentary was ‘meticulously researched’ over a period of two years.

The advisory panel has been set up to highlight measures the Kennel Club will be expected to take to protect the welfare of dogs.

“We stand by the journalism in this documentary,” a BBC spokesman said. “We are keen to continue discussions with the Kennel Club about matters raised in the film.

“The panel will be asked to give the BBC their advice quickly to enable the BBC to discuss the issues with The Kennel Club before planning begins for coverage of Crufts 2009.”

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