News reports of Stonewall's survey

'Caveman' BBC criticised for homophobia - Telegraph (28 February 2006)

BBC accused of 'institutionalised homophobia' - Independent (1 March 2006)

BBC presenters accused of poking fun at homosexuals - Telegraph (1 March 2006)

The Telegraph report says that the criticism is particularly embarrassing for an organisation that makes great play of its commitment to serving minorities and reflecting "cultural diversity". Which probably explains why the BBC buried the news away on this page about another story:

'Fewer young people' watching TV - BBC News (28 Feb 2006)

The news story ends with a BBC spokeswoman saying: "We feel the notion that gay men and lesbians only receive value for money from the licence fee through seeing direct representation of gay life is misconceived."

But this isn't only about value for money. It's about diversity and fairness. So the BBC should look at each and every point in Stonewall's report and admit honestly where they are at fault.