The Crown’s made-up scenes disrespect Royal Family – Yorkshire Post Letters

From: Bob Watson, Baildon.
A publiciity photo showing Prince Charles (Josh O'Connor) and Princess Diana (Emma Corrin) in The Crown.A publiciity photo showing Prince Charles (Josh O'Connor) and Princess Diana (Emma Corrin) in The Crown.
A publiciity photo showing Prince Charles (Josh O'Connor) and Princess Diana (Emma Corrin) in The Crown.

THE creator of the Netflix 
drama The Crown has defended making up scenes from the show (The Yorkshire Post, November 18).

I must say I have very much an alternative view here. In my opinion it should not be permissible to produce shows about living people, whether Royalty or not, unless full agreement has been reached with those concerned.

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It is hugely disrespectful at the very least, and there is no doubt that many people will ignore the “made up” version and consider it all as fact.

Maragret Thatcher is played by Gillian Anderson in The Crown.Maragret Thatcher is played by Gillian Anderson in The Crown.
Maragret Thatcher is played by Gillian Anderson in The Crown.

This sort of thing simply should not be allowed.

From: Stephen R Hill, Mill Close, Todwick, Sheffield.

AM I the only person who utterly detests the thrumming electronic noise played over the top of commentators and presenters, particularly the newscasters on BBC?

My hearing is slightly defective, but when, some four weeks ago, Fiona Bruce was completely drowned out when reading the news headlines, I switched over.

In any other circumstances 
it would be downright rude 
and extremely bad-
mannered.

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Thank goodness its not happening yet on the radio, which I now favour.

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