Why I No Longer Produce TV Programmes

I used to make progammes about all kinds of odd pockets of society.  Sometimes I miss it.  But not today, thanks to this gem of an appeal, posted by the BBC to the Broadcasting Doctor site:

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DOCTOR FOR  FART CAMP!

A new BBC Three series is considering taking a humorous look at gastroenterology. Provisionally entitled 'Fart Camp' it will help people with embarrassing digestive problems - with a particular, though not exclusive focus on flatulence. Though on the surface a tongue in cheek idea, the programme, if made, will be produced by the BBC Science and History department and will have a strong scientific bent - including breakthroughs in some more esoteric fields of gastroenterological research. The programme will include both treatment of patients and quirky experiments (e.g. measuring patients' 'fart fingerprint') that are also of genuine scientific interest. 

This idea is only in the very earliest stages of development but they are looking for a potential presenter for the programme who is a specialist in gastroenterology with young appeal.  Email for details.

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And people still think a TV career is glamorous.