'Hurt' sister hits out over George Best BBC drama; TELEVISION.Byline: IAN GRAHAM Ian Graham (born January 5, 1943) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the VFL during the 1960's. His best season came in 1964 when he won the Copeland Trophy for Collingwood's Best and Fairest player. GEORGE Best's sister hit out at the BBC BBC in full British Broadcasting Corp. Publicly financed broadcasting system in Britain. A private company at its founding in 1922, it was replaced by a public corporation under royal charter in 1927. over last night's drama Best, His Mother's Son. Angry Barbara McNarry said she was deeply hurt by the one-dimensional and inaccurate portrayal of her mother. She said: "I made it clear from the outset to the BBC I was absolutely against the airing of this drama. "And I'm personally deeply hurt by portrayal of my mother, who was a truly gentle, lady-like person, before alcohol took over her life. "Despite the personal hurt caused by the programme, I fervently hope it might raise awareness of alcoholism." Following talks with the BBC, the George Best Foundation was optimistic op·ti·mist n. 1. One who usually expects a favorable outcome. 2. A believer in philosophical optimism. op of a positive ongoing relationship to jointly highlight the charity's objectives. In response, the BBC said it believed the drama tackled the issues of alcoholism and the impact on family life in a sensitive way.. |
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