Record#

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Assessed 14 October 2026. Scope: broadcaster and archive functions only. The BBC is not recorded as a historical participant in the 1988 events. Inclusion is not a finding of fault.

Documented appearances#

Date

Appearance

Status

12 June 2026

The family’s email to the MP was blind-copied to BBC press and investigations addresses. The investigations address bounced as undeliverable; delivery to the press office address is not confirmed.

Family correspondence

September–October 2026

On 14 October 2026 the family told ITV that a BBC Wales producer had been briefed weeks earlier and was reviewing the story (see the ITV Cymru Wales review).

Email to ITV, 14 Oct 2026 (see ITV Cymru Wales review); not independently verified

Current finding#

As at 14 October 2026, no BBC response is recorded and no wrongdoing is established. The status of the BBC Wales enquiry is the family’s report only. It is kept separate from the ITV enquiry.

Next step#

Record the date of the BBC briefing, who was briefed, what was sent, and any reply. Ask whether BBC Cymru Wales holds 1988 news film of the eviction or demolition. Acceptance: a dated record of the BBC contact, and a catalogue reference or dated negative search for 1988 footage.