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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Hi,</FONT>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">I'm currrently looking into making a TV documentary for BBC4 about the anti-G8 movement that's heading to Gleneagles in July. The documentary would basically offer a chance to explore the state of the left in the UK today, in a way that can get behind the sensationalist media headlines which are typically all we ever here about from mass protests. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Ideally what I'd like to do is follow about 3 characters, from a few different movements, before and during the protest. At the moment I'm just trying to talk to as many people who are heading up there as possible, so that I can get a sense of which groups it would be best to follow - in order to get the best balance and coverage of the whole left spectrum.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">I can understand why, particularly after items like the recent Sunday Times article, many anti-establishment groups will distrust the media. But that's why I'd like to do a 60 minute documentary for BBC4 (which aims to be the BBC's high-brow, completely un-sensationalist channel) which will have enough time to get to the heart of the movement, what it's about, what its aims and ideals are. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">I'd be really grateful if you could get back to me with a number where I could call you, just so we could have a chat about your plans for Scotland. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">When it comes to identifying characters to be on camera, obviously the most likely suspects would be fairly outgoing people who are up for sharing their group's philosophy with a wider audience, so if there's anyone within your group who immediately springs to mind, I'd love to hear about them.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">I hope to hear from you as soon as possible,</FONT>
<BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Olly</FONT>
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<BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Olly Bootle</FONT>
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