5 d. ago Head of culture select committee advises against replacing BBC chairman

It comes after director-general Tim Davie and chief executive of BBC News Deborah Turness resigned in the wake of controversy over an edited speech.

Politics

5 d. ago Toxic culture of distrust at BBC led to recent resignations, former deputy director says

Mark Damazer says over-assertive board and executives feeling ‘embattled’ played into departures of Tim Davie and Deborah TurnessA “toxic mix” of over-assertive BBC board members and executives feeling under siege contributed to the resignations of its two most senior editorial leaders, an influential former BBC figure has warned.A bitter row is still raging over the events that led up to the resignations of the director general, Tim Davie, and Deborah Turness, the chief executive of BBC News. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago BBC launches hunt for new chief to replace Tim Davie who resigned after the 'misleading edit' which sparked a huge row with Donald Trump

'Confident' candidates are invited to nominate themselves for the 'significant opportunity' - getting their applications in by the end of this year.

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7 d. ago Claims of systemic problems with BBC news coverage disputed by former adviser

Caroline Daniel tells MPs leaked memo by Michael Prescott that sparked resignations at BBC did not provide full pictureClaims of “serious and systemic problems” in the corporation’s coverage of issues including Donald Trump, Gaza and trans issues, which led to the resignation of its director general, Tim Davie, have been disputed by a former adviser to the corporation.Deborah Turness, the head of BBC News, also resigned after the allegations by Michael Prescott, a PR executive and former independent external adviser to the BBC’s editorial guidelines and standards committee (EGSC). Continue reading...

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8 d. ago BBC in crisis: key questions to answer as Commons select committee meets

MPs will examine Michael Prescott’s claims of liberal bias in coverage of Gaza, racial diversity and trans issuesThe BBC has been plunged into crisis by the sudden resignation of its director general, Tim Davie, and the head of news, Deborah Turness. Their departure followed a disagreement over how to respond to a memo from its former external adviser Michael Prescott, in which he claimed there were “serious and systemic problems” at the corporation. He alleged liberal bias in its coverage of the US election, Gaza and racial diversity and transgender issues.Their decision shocked many in New Broadcasting House, but what emerged in the hours after their departure was talk of a rightwing “coup”, board splits and crippling delays. Continue reading...

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1 week ago POLL OF THE DAY: Should the BBC be allowed to continue charging a compulsory licence fee?

After years of scandals for the BBC culminating in the dramatic resignations of Director-General Tim Davie, the corporation is coming under increasing scrutiny over its mandatory licence fee.

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1 week ago BBC board member quits after being ‘cut out’ of talks over liberal bias claims

Shumeet Banerji was away during crucial discussions that led to resignation of director general and BBC News chiefA member of the BBC’s board has resigned after stating he was cut out of the discussions that led up to the shock resignation of its director general, Tim Davie.Shumeet Banerji, a tech industry executive, was away in the crucial days before the departure of Davie and the head of BBC News, Deborah Turness. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago BBC lawyers say Donald Trump has no case against the Corporation despite his threats to sue for up to $5billion

Director-General Tim Davie dramatically resigned last week alongside CEO of News Deobrah Turness following criticism of a 12-second doctored version of one of the President's speeches.

Economics

2 w. ago Pudsey Bear and Lenny Rush become BBC ‘big cheeses’ in Children In Need sketch

The sketch of Pudsey Bear and Rush as two new BBC bosses comes after the resignation of director-general Tim Davie and news chief Deborah Turness.

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2 w. ago The BBC is like the Soviet Union and it's crying out for revolution, PETER HITCHENS tells SARAH VINE on new Daily Mail podcast

The BBC is 'the medieval church', Hitchens argued, wielding such power over public opinion that it requires far greater scrutiny.

Events

2 w. ago BBC awaits response from Donald Trump after apologising for Panorama speech edit

Mr Trump’s lawyers threatened to sue the BBC for one billion dollars.

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2 w. ago BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but rejects demand for $1bn compensation

Corporation’s chair sends personal apology to president - but ‘strongly disagrees’ he has basis for defamation claim

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2 w. ago BBC apologises to Trump for edit of speech but refuses to pay compensation

Public service broadcaster says there is no basis for a defamation claim by the US president

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2 w. ago BBC apologises to Donald Trump over Panorama edit and rejects defamation claim

The episode, Trump: A Second Chance?, has been taken down and a retraction published.

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2 w. ago BBC apologises to Donald Trump over edit of speech for Panorama

Corporation rejects demands for compensation after US president’s lawyers threatened to sue for $1bnThe BBC has apologised to Donald Trump over the editing of a Panorama that led to the resignation of its director general, Tim Davie, and the BBC News chief, Deborah Turness.However, the corporation has rejected his demands for compensation, after lawyers for Trump threatened to sue for $1bn (£759m) in damages unless the BBC issued a retraction, apologised and settled with him. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago BBC apologises to Trump over edited speech but rejects compensation claim

‘We strongly disagree there is a basis for a defamation claim’, reads statement expressing ‘sincere regrets’ over Panorama episodeThe BBC has apologised to Donald Trump over the editing of a Panorama documentary that led to the resignation of its director general, Tim Davie, and the BBC News chief, Deborah Turness.However, the corporation has rejected his demands for compensation, after lawyers for Trump threatened to sue for $1bn (£759m) in damages unless the BBC issued a retraction, apologised and settled with him. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago BBC apologises to Donald Trump over Panorama edit of his speech

The broadcaster has rejected the president's request for compensation

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2 w. ago Newsnight accused of selectively editing same Trump Capitol riots speech as Panorama

BBC show accused of editing speech to make it appear as if Trump made a more explicit call for violence from his supportersBBC’s Newsnight has been accused of editing a Donald Trump speech in a way that made it appear that he made a more explicit call for violent protest ahead of the Capitol riots.The corporation is already reeling from the resignation of the director general, Tim Davie, and the head of BBC News, Deborah Turness, which followed the splicing together of the same Trump speech in an edition of Panorama last year. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago BBC prepares to grovel to Donald Trump TODAY before president's billion

Director-General Tim Davie dramatically resigned on Sunday alongside CEO of News Deobrah Turness following criticism viewers had been misled.

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2 w. ago Households set to receive £174 BBC TV licence refund after boss resigns

UK households are set to receive refunds of up to £174 from TV Licensing following the unexpected resignation of director general Tim Davie and BBC News head Deborah Turness.

Economics