BBC Documentaries Face Viewer Backlash

The BBC's documentary 'The Search for Nicola Bulley' has provoked viewer backlash for its focus on social media sleuths during the investigation into Bulley's disappearance, which captivated global attention. A significant point of contention arose after her body was discovered in the River Wyre, with some TikTok users reportedly profiting from the tragedy. Nicola's husband, Paul Ansell, expressed feeling 'silenced' by social media scrutiny, highlighting the intense pressure on families affected by such cases. In a separate controversy, Davina McCall criticized the BBC's 'Panorama' episode on menopause, which scrutinized a GP's high-dose hormone replacement therapy (HRT) prescriptions, arguing it could deter women from seeking necessary treatment. McCall expressed disappointment in the portrayal of HRT and emphasized its potential benefits, sharing her own positive experience with the therapy. Both documentaries have sparked significant public discourse about media responsibility and the impact of social media on sensitive issues.