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Fuming BBC viewers slam Countryfile and Springwatch for 'inaccurate representation'

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Countryfile, Springwatch, Autumnwatch and The Archers as they don't represent residents way of life and tackle "rural issues".

The shows by Chris Packham - who is not in favour of fox hunting, badger culling and other countryside sports - were judged the worst by viewers. READ MORE: Countryfile star Tom Heap overwhelmed as 'brave' Ukrainian breaks down in tears As many as 90% of respondents that took part in the survey agreed Springwatch and Autumnwatch were not a realistic representation of real country life.Meanwhile 89% of respondents felt Countryfile failed to focus on particular issues that mattered to a rural viewing audience.BBC Radio 4's drama The Archers came under fire too and was branded a "contemporary drama in a rural setting" by rural listeners.According to The Telegraph, The Countryside Alliance said two thirds of its members want to see the BBC license fee gone and claimed members longed to see "rural programming for the countryside, not just about the countryside".In addition to this, those who were surveyed said they also want to see more programmes dedicated to farming, rural sports and conservation and land management on their screens.The Countryside Alliance poll was made up of those mostly aged 65 years and older and the findings from the report will be handed over to BBC as part of a "rural impartiality dossier".

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