Criticism
One of the 'Complainers', unhappy with her portrayal in the documentary, complained to Ofcom, citing unfair treatment and a failure to fully explain the format of the programme to her. While Ofcom suspected that "there may have been a lack of frankness on the programme makers' part regarding the general tone", it concluded that her views had not been misrepresented, and did not uphold the complaint.
One observer called the documentary a "back-slapping orgy", reflecting Channel 4's possible tendency to overstate its own importance or bravery in showing 'daring' material on television.
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