"Dispatches" is one of Channel Four's leading documentary programmes. Earlier this year it is understood BW was approached with questions under the Freedom of information act. These were directly related to particular areas of BW estate, one of which was Rotton Park (Edgbaston) resevoir. It is further understood that this programme remained embargoed until a few days ago due to pressure from possibly BW and other bodies concerned. It is only hoped the researchers have done a thorough job and what gets portrayed is factual and sensible. Questions may be asked of how safe structures are or could they become "Targets"? The exact content of the programme is not known but it has been produced by Brook Lapping (part of Bob Geldofs Tenalps TV company) who are a leading UK documentary producer, their past successes included "Maggie" the film on Lady Thatcher.
If you are about the image portrayed of our waterways this programme may be essential viewing.
