BBC to vet BNP Question Time audience for anti-fascists but not fascists? Seem so:
Audience members for the Question Time edition featuring BNP chief Nick Griffin are being rigorously’ vetted by BBC producers to weed out likely anti-fascist demonstrators, it was confirmed today.
BBC bosses fear protesters could disrupt the recording of the programme, due to take place at the Wood Lane studios on 22 October.
As well as filling out the normal detailed questionnaire, applicants to become audience members will also be checked for membership or involvement in organisations such as United Against Facism. Many are likely to be questioned personally and be asked to prove their identities on the door.
United Against Facism, which is planning a mass blockade of the BBC studios on the day, has also urged its supporters to apply to join the audience, putting a link on its website to the audience application form.
The Corporation has confirmed that it is working closely with the Metropolitan Police and Hammersmith and Fulham council to keep a lid on the protests.
The council is concerned at the potential for disruption to local people and has asked the BBC to pay for extra policing, which the Corporation has rejected.
Heaven knows we can’t have any disturbances when the fash Nick Griffin is spouting his filth. Nice to see the Met getting involved as well; they know how to deal with peaceful protests, as proven earlier this year.