Controversy over promoting ear seeds and acupuncture as recovery aids for ME Dragon's Den The BBC edited the program and added commentary.
An episode of the 20-year-old business format was pulled from BBC iPlayer earlier this week following backlash over Giselle Boxer's Acu Seeds business pitch, which saw her receive a £50,000 ($63,000) investment in return for a 10% investment in the company.
Now the BBC has revealed that the show has returned to iPlayer but has been “edited since broadcast to clarify aspects of the Acu Seeds pitch”.
“You should always seek the advice of a qualified health care provider regarding any health concerns,” a note to iPlayer says.
The BBC said ear seeds had “never been described as a cure for me” after receiving complaints about the pitch.Dragon's Den It is not intended and has never been offered to provide medical advice, and we trust our audience understands that.”
The episode sparked an angry response from campaign group Action for ME, who sent two letters to the chair of a UK parliamentary committee expressing concerns about the “method”. [Boxer’s] The pitch has been announced Dragon's Den “This suggests that this product is responsible for her recovery and should therefore be considered an effective treatment.”
As well as, times An academic has reported on a letter to BBC director-general Tim Davie that revealed revelations, including an appearance on the same episode by the cacao company founder, who claimed his drink had “healing properties” and helped him when he was ill. We have highlighted other instances of claims where necessary. He suffered from “suicidal depression.” Another example of psychic work using crystals to 'purify the blood' also appeared, which occurred in another episode.
in dragons Den, Produced by BBC Studios, contestants pitch business ideas to a group of five 'dragons' and then have to decide whether to invest and what share of the business they want to take in return. This program is broadcast under the title: shark tank On ABC in the US