Countryfile item on dentistry, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One, 17th March 2024

Summary of complaint

We received complaints from people who felt that the item on dentistry was not suitable for Countryfile.


Our response

Countryfile covers a wide range of rural affairs issues affecting rural areas and communities. In this programme, Countryfile investigated the lack of NHS dentistry provision in Devon and Cornwall. Our film acknowledged this is a national problem but focused on the stories of those living in rural areas. Previously the programme has produced diverse films including shortfalls in Special Education Needs provision and the difficulties recruiting Midwifery staff in rural areas.