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Appalled to hear this on this week's broadcast. Now that 'BBC Inside
Science' has rather degenerated into something very like an informal
chat show on the general subject of science, 'Science In Action' has
been the only decent science *reporting* program still on air. Heard throughout the world, it has been a credit to science, the BBC, and
Britain generally, and apparently the BBC have now axed it.

Please complain to the BBC copying your MP about this, please keep
complaining about it.
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Fake news kills!

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On 2025-10-12 02:15, Java Jive wrote:

Appalled to hear this on this week's broadcast.-a Now that 'BBC Inside Science' has rather degenerated into something very like an informal
chat show on the general subject of science, 'Science In Action' has
been the only decent science *reporting* program still on air.-a Heard throughout the world, it has been a credit to science, the BBC, and
Britain generally, and apparently the BBC have now axed it.

FWIW, in case it's any help, this was my submission to my MP, which is essentially a copy of what I wrote to the BBC, but it would be better if anyone wishing to join me in complaining did so as far as possible in
their own style:

<quote>

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002vsnb

'Science In Action' To Cease Broadcasting End Of October

Dear [anonymised] MP,

I have been listening to the BBC World Service program 'Science In
Action' (SIA) all my adult life, but was appalled to hear on this week's episode that it is to cease broadcasting at the end of this month.

Now that 'BBC Inside Science' (BBCIS) has rather degenerated into
something very like an informal chat show on the general subject of
science, SIA has been the only decent science *REPORTING* program still
on air. Heard throughout the world, it has been a credit to both
science specifically and the BBC and Britain generally, but apparently
the BBC have now axed it. This is a grave mistake because it leaves the
field clear for all the pseudo-science virally infecting social media
with less fear of correction from an authoritative source such as SIA.
This was amply illustrated by the Covid Pandemic, when social media was
rife with misinformation and fake news about the disease, while SIA and
the then still excellent BBCIS, and also '5 Live Science', in one week's episodes managed to debunk almost every one of the many pieces of
appalling quackery that had happened to come to my attention during the previous week.

The BBC should rethink this appalling decision.

Please can you make it known to the relevant minister that in ceasing broadcasting of this important and informative program, the BBC are
failing in the their stated mission ...

https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/governance/mission

... which was so notably summarised by Lord Reith as 'to inform,
EDUCATE, and to entertain' [my emphasis].

Thank you and regards,
[anonymised]

</quote>
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Java Jive wrote:

Dear [anonymised] MP

Isn't there just a single MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross?
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On 2025-10-12 08:07, Andy Burns wrote:

Java Jive wrote:

Dear [anonymised] MP

Isn't there just a single MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross?

So?
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Java Jive wrote:

Andy Burns wrote:

Java Jive wrote:

Dear [anonymised] MP

Isn't there just a single MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross?

So?

Therefore it doesn't need anonymising ...

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On 2025-10-12 13:18, Andy Burns wrote:

Java Jive wrote:

Andy Burns wrote:

Java Jive wrote:

Dear [anonymised] MP

Isn't there just a single MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross?

So?

Therefore it doesn't need anonymising ...

It does, to avoid data scraping.
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On 2025-10-12 02:15, Java Jive wrote:

Appalled to hear this on this week's broadcast.-a Now that 'BBC Inside Science' has rather degenerated into something very like an informal
chat show on the general subject of science, 'Science In Action' has
been the only decent science *reporting* program still on air.-a Heard throughout the world, it has been a credit to science, the BBC, and
Britain generally, and apparently the BBC have now axed it.

Please complain to the BBC copying your MP about this, please keep complaining about it.

Response from the BBC:

Reference [anonymised]

Hi [anonymised]

Thank you for your email and for sharing your concerns regarding changes
to BBC World Service, English (WSE) and specifically the programme
'Science in Action'.

These changes to a very large degree stem from the savings announced in January 2025 as part of the 2025/26 funding settlement.

The UK government contribution of -u137m for that period to the BBC World Service is welcome. Unfortunately, it isnrCOt enough to close the gap
caused by the freeze in income from the BBCrCOs licence fee, materially significant global inflation and the need for tech and digital upkeep.
The programme changes we set out in January, including the one you
highlight, help address the shortfall. None of these choices has been
easy. They obviously represent a significant set of changes for both,
our listeners and our teams.

We appreciate and are grateful for your praise of the quality of
'Science in Action' and remain confident that despite the impact of
these changes, the WSE will continue to offer a range of programming
that is consistently insightful, global in outlook and addressing areas
of audience interest right around the world.

The content mix on WSE remains a source of great pride, offering a
breadth of perspectives and experiences. We are committed to ensuring
our content remains rich, comprehensive, and relevant to our millions of listeners worldwide. Live news, analysis, documentaries, business,
sport, and a diverse mix of specialist programmes will continue to be
integral to our schedule.

Your comments have been shared with editors and managers across the organisation.

I hope the above has, at least, an explanatory value

Best regards,
[anonymised]
BBC News
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On Mon 13/10/2025 16:34, Java Jive wrote:

On 2025-10-12 02:15, Java Jive wrote:

Appalled to hear this on this week's broadcast.-a Now that 'BBC Inside
Science' has rather degenerated into something very like an informal
chat show on the general subject of science, 'Science In Action' has
been the only decent science *reporting* program still on air.-a Heard
throughout the world, it has been a credit to science, the BBC, and
Britain generally, and apparently the BBC have now axed it.

Please complain to the BBC copying your MP about this, please keep
complaining about it.

Response from the BBC:

Reference [anonymised]

Hi [anonymised]

Thank you for your email and for sharing your concerns regarding changes
to BBC World Service, English (WSE) and specifically the programme
'Science in Action'.

These changes to a very large degree stem from the savings announced in January 2025 as part of the 2025/26 funding settlement.

The UK government contribution of -u137m for that period to the BBC World Service is welcome. Unfortunately, it isnrCOt enough to close the gap
caused by the freeze in income from the BBCrCOs licence fee, materially significant global inflation and the need for tech and digital upkeep.
The programme changes we set out in January, including the one you highlight, help address the shortfall. None of these choices has been
easy. They obviously represent a significant set of changes for both,
our listeners and our teams.

We appreciate and are grateful for your praise of the quality of
'Science in Action' and remain confident that despite the impact of
these changes, the WSE will continue to offer a range of programming
that is consistently insightful, global in outlook and addressing areas
of audience interest right around the world.

The content mix on WSE remains a source of great pride, offering a
breadth of perspectives and experiences. We are committed to ensuring
our content remains rich, comprehensive, and relevant to our millions of listeners worldwide. Live news, analysis, documentaries, business,
sport, and a diverse mix of specialist programmes will continue to be integral to our schedule.

Your comments have been shared with editors and managers across the organisation.

I hope the above has, at least, an explanatory value

Best regards,
[anonymised]
BBC News

Typical. The BBC is a;ways right, the commentator is always wrong.
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In article <10cjcl6$2c2nb$1@dont-email.me>,
Woody <harrogate3@ntlworld.com> wrote:

Typical. The BBC is a;ways right, the commentator is always wrong.

That isn't what it said at all.

-- Richard
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