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Tam
28th April 03
Well Done!!!!
I'm so glad to see thought provoking TV from channel 4, it
was a real pleasure to see how predjudice works in practice
in the UK
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Anna Richards
28th April 03
The programme managed to avoid bad taste. I'm part of an organisation
that tries to combat myths about asylum seekers in the local
community. Todays programme was an interesting expose of some
of the realities that asylum seekers face. It was also quite
amusing! I only hope that further programmes do not give a bad
image of asylum seekers, they've enough to face already.
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Alex Howard
28th April 03
The Channel 4 program 'From Baghad to Balham' is possibly the
most upsetting thing I have seen on television for a long time.
It has brilliantly and simply highlighted the levels of bigotry
and ignorance that exist in Britain. The tabloid media is mainly
responsible for the increasing levels of intolerance in the
UK, and any program which reveals the stupidity of the loud
minority in this country is to be warmly welcomed.
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Manar
28th April 03
What is the purpose of this programme? It is in bad taste and
it reflects badly on foreign doctors in this country who have
entered legally and are working hard, paying tax and contributing
to the society.
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Paul Major
29th April 03
I couldn't agree more with the comments made by Alex - to see
a Dr. selling cheap goods on the street is heartbreaking. If
we are going to 'liberate' the Iraqi people from the tyranny
of Saddam, then its a bit rich to treat these unfortunate people
like money grabbing migrants. These is even more saddening when
we have a crisis in the NHS, with doctors being pushed to the
limit - we should be welcoming these often very highly trained
people with open arms. We seem to accept that it is ok for our
'own' people to sit on unemployment benefit for years, contributing
nothing to the economy, but when it comes to looking at the
possibilities that assylum seekers could offer, we turn a blind
eye. The doctor portrayed was at least out on the streets trying
to earn some money( in what must be degrading conditions), and
remained polite. I for one hope that he is able to stay.
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Arwa
29th April 03
I don't see the point to this fruitless program. Although it
seems amusing to some and to myself at first, but it is degrading
to any hardworking assylum seekers who come here looking for
a better life. I dont even know how "Dr Ali" agreed
to do such a program. I very much preferred Ramallah Daily,
If it would be possible to put that back on, at least it gives
the nation a chance to understand the reality of the crisis
in the Middle East. Thank you.
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Jean Hill
29th April 03
I am surprised that you are dealing with such a serious subject
in what I can only describe as a whimsical way. I have been
involved in preparing refugee doctors to practise here &
I am aware of the skill and dedication they possess, and the
very difficult hurdles that are placed in their path. This programme
does not help the general viewer to value the contribution they
might make. I haven't seen all the programmes yet of course;
but so far it looks as if you're throwing away an opportunity
to deal seriously with a serious subject.
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Andy H
29th April 03
If this show had been real then it might have had some grounding.
As it was, this was an actor. Doing a bad impression. Talking
to people who weren't taking him seriously. Its Ali G. But 5
years too late. If I was an illegal citizen I'd be seriously
annoyed by this show.
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Ralph Hannah
1st May 03
Was this really an Iraqi doctor or simply an actor? Also why
was he in central London not Balham?
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M Lockman
1st May 03
Simply distasteful and degrading.Considering the fact how powerful
the TV is at shaping ideas and perception of the British community-in
light of the war, the clip was unbearable and disturbing for
the many nationals who reside in this country - be it an asylum
seeker, a student or a well-paid professional
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