Why do we need a BBC action line to call after every BBC drama or soap heavy storyline?

Question

Have you ever felt the need to call a BBC action line due to a fictional story?

Answer 1

Hello you  :-)

Yet another pet hate of mine this...I will one day ring up and say " I've been affected by some of the issues in Tracey Beaker "

What do they do exactly? Do they have trained counsellors at the BBC? Sounds like people would be better off ringing them than going to their GP!

Answer 2

i like the really obscure ones....

if you have been affected by any of the issues in "worlds wierdest bestiality videos" please call the bbc helpline......

Answer 3

So that they don't get sued when someone kills themselves after watching, 'addicted to ironing' or whatever.  They can say, 'we did give a helpline'

Answer 4

It's because the bbc are so worried that they will offend someone after a slightly unsettling programme they have to *** l**k their viewers and give them a number to call where they can speak to their so called experts.