Oscar Pistorius: Viewers ‘disgusted’ by new documentary after airing in UK

The BBC is facing a backlash on Monday morning, after they aired a highly controversial documentary on Oscar Pistorious. The four-part feature – titled The Trials of Oscar Pistoriuswas slammed for portraying the former Olympian in a positive light, despite the fact he shot and killed his partner at the time, Reeva Steenkamp.

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Many viewers were left outraged by the omission of Steenkamp all together. Others took exception to the ‘sympathy’ that was cast upon the convicted killer. One columnist described the ESPN-produced film as an ‘uncomfortable watch’, with a large number of those who tuned in sharing their disdain on social media:

HOW CAN I WATCH THE TRIALS OF OSCAR PISTORIUS IN SOUTH AFRICA?

The international release date was on Saturday 7 November. Typically, we as South Africans will have to wait a little longer. However, the documentary will be broadcast on ESPN (or DStv channel 218). If you are curious as to what has caused such a fuss, your domestic schedule is as follows:

  • Part 1: Thursday 19 November at 20:00.
  • Part 2: Thursday 26 November at 20:00.
  • Part 3: Thursday 3 December at 20:00.
  • Part 4: Thursday 10 December at 20:00.
  • Repeats of every episode will be broadcast on each following Sunday, from 20:00.


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