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Counter-terror police assess complaints about BBC Gaza documentary

An internal review by the broadcaster into Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone found that the programme’s child narrator is the son of a Hamas official.

Evening Standard

What is bipolar and how is it diagnosed?

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide, yet it remains widely misunderstood.

The Independent UK

Culture Secretary summons BBC chair to ‘urgent’ meeting over Hamas-linked film

BBC’s handling of the documentary had ‘serious flaws’, a review has found

The Independent UK

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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to hold ‘urgent’ meeting over BBC Gaza documentary

The corporation has said it has no plans to broadcast the documentary again.

Evening Standard

Government update on £170 Licence Fee as BBC chairman says it could be replaced

BBC chairman Dr Samir Shah said “reforming the licence fee, replacing it, or coming up with a whole new mechanism” are all options

The National (Scotland)

BBC’s year of crisis: From Strictly to Gregg Wallace, how catalogue of scandals have pushed it to brink

MasterChef presenter becomes latest male BBC star to become embroiled in scandal

The Independent UK

BBC should not have to justify ‘very existence’ every 10 years, says chairman

Samir Shah questioned why the BBC needed a ‘root-and-branch review of everything we do, including our very existence’ every 10 years.

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BBC chairman says ‘reforming’ or ‘replacing’ licence fee still on the table

The former government announced a review into the corporation’s licence fee model, which will look at alternative funding for the BBC’s operations.

Evening Standard

New BBC chair to say ‘fight is on’ for future of UK programme-making

Samir Shah’s speech to say public service broadcasting is a British success story that must not be allowed to die out

The Guardian - UK

New BBC chairman says ‘fight is on’ for future of public service broadcasters

Dr Shah will say public service broadcasting is a ‘very British success story’, when he speaks to a gathering of TV industry figures in Leeds.

The Independent UK

BBC launches independent review of workplace culture following star-related scandals

The BBC has been rocked by a number of star-related controversies in recent months

Evening Standard

BBC staff should not feel fear or worry at work, says chair, as review begins

Assessment of workplace culture launched after series of scandals and will focus on ‘preventing abuse of power’

The Guardian - UK

Huw Edwards sent convicted paedophile hundreds of pounds as presenter faces sentencing

Disgraced former BBC presenter pleaded guilty in July to three counts of making indecent images of children

The Independent UK

BBC boss not giving up on pursuit of £200,000 paid to Huw Edwards after arrest

Tim Davie speculates on ‘more muscular’ approach to suspended staff pay in future but admits legal hurdles

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The National (Scotland)

BBC coverage of Gaza should be subject to ‘deep, systematic’ review, says chairman

THE BBC’s coverage of the ongoing assault on Gaza should be subject to a “deep, systematic” review, according to the corporation’s chairman.

The Guardian - UK

BBC accused of ‘gaslighting’ Jewish staff over antisemitism complaints

Response from chair criticised after more than 200 staff, contributors and suppliers called for inquiry

The National (Scotland)

‘Anti-Jewish racism’ at BBC needs urgent investigation, say TV and film industry

MORE than 200 people from the TV and film industry have called for an urgent investigation into allegations of antisemitism at the BBC ...

The Guardian - UK

‘Political’ search for new V&A chair mired in accusations of cronyism

Coveted post at London arts institution tainted by process widened to include the Cabinet Office and Downing Street

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The Guardian - UK

The alternative 2023 sports awards: quotes, gaffes and animal cameos

The best and worst of 2023 – featuring Saudi cash, the war on woke, and an emotional horse

The Guardian - UK

BBC called to defend ‘elitist’ format of University Challenge

Professor complains that show’s Oxbridge bias is even more pronounced in Christmas specials and calls for public debate

The Guardian - UK

MPs raise concerns over government choice of Samir Shah as BBC chair

Cross-party Commons committee questions ‘strength and character’ and highlights failure to express views on key issues

Evening Standard

MPs approve new BBC chairman despite ‘serious reservations’

But the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee concluded that he was 'appointable'

The National (Scotland)

New BBC chairman approved by MPs despite 'serious reservations'

THE Government’s candidate for chairman of the BBC has been approved by MPs despite “serious reservations” about some aspects of the…

Evening Standard

MPs raise doubts over Samir Shah’s appointment as new BBC chairman

But the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee concluded that he was 'appointable'

The Guardian - UK

Troublesome talent and meddling ministers. As BBC chair, Samir Shah, here’s what you’ve got to do

Our expert panel on how the BBC should deal with perfidious governments and a hostile press – all while continuing to engage the public

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