Keeping a focus on the Grenfell fire
The fire that killed 72 people in a London apartment building, spread by exterior cladding, is the focus of a documentary and a planned three-part TV series.
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The fire that killed 72 people in a London apartment building, spread by exterior cladding, is the focus of a documentary and a planned three-part TV series.
While well meaning and likely affecting, the glut of art about Grenfell that has come out before anyone is brought to justice is evidence of seriously skewed priorities
Charlotte Moore, chief content officer at the BBC, said it was important to 'push the boundaries of storytelling,' and 'reinvent [classic novels] for a modern age.'
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We asked the bbc for a statement about the series, but failed to include it in last night's programme. we're happy to set things straight now. in relation to the planned grenfell drama, a bbc spokesperson told us: "we are extremely mindful of the impact that a project of this nature can have on those whose lives have been personally affected by grenfell, and this factual drama will be made with the utmost sensitivity and respect. it's not the case that the programme was announced via variety magazine, as claimed. producers were in touch with many community groups and individuals before the ser...