13-03-2023, 09:22 AM
Noteably no Lenny Henry involvement amongst the presenting line up this year - think he missed one before when he was doing Othello so is he otherwise engaged this year?
And I know the "white saviour" thing was somewhat rightly criticised but I do think these telethons miss the films with the celebs seeing first hand how the money raised was used and meeting the people on the ground who did the work. It's always easier for viewers to connect with people being interviewed in person on camera than just talking straight to the camera - and just like a news report is more impactful with a reporter on the ground rather than just pictures and soundbites from locals the same is the case here.
And I know the "white saviour" thing was somewhat rightly criticised but I do think these telethons miss the films with the celebs seeing first hand how the money raised was used and meeting the people on the ground who did the work. It's always easier for viewers to connect with people being interviewed in person on camera than just talking straight to the camera - and just like a news report is more impactful with a reporter on the ground rather than just pictures and soundbites from locals the same is the case here.