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Trust in the BBC is heavily tied to political identity

Tim Davie, the BBC’s director general, and Deborah Turness, its news CEO, have resigned over accusations of political bias in the corporation. Most notably, these relate to the editing of an episode of Panorama about the January 6 insurrection, which US president Donald Trump says misrepresented him.

The Conversation

Why has the BBC’s director general resigned and what could happen next?

Just when the BBC should have been basking in its success at the record 12 million viewers who watched the Celebrity Traitors finale, the corporation has been brought to its knees. Tim Davie, BBC director general, and Deborah Turness, the CEO of news, resigned following a leaked memo concerning alleged…

The Conversation

BBC were unwilling to listen to internal warnings about bias, says ex-presenter

Donald Trump has threatened a one billion dollar lawsuit over the BBC’s edit of a speech he made.

Evening Standard

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John Torode breaks silence on MasterChef axe as BBC boss Tim Davie forced out

The Australian chef had some choice words as his former employers were plunged into turmoil

Evening Standard

If you care about the BBC, stand up and defend it: this could be the beginning of the end

Replacing the TV licence with a means-tested alternative may help disarm the right of one of its most effective weapons, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Who could replace Tim Davie as BBC director general?

Corporation may seek a candidate with news experience but commercial credentials could also be a prerequisite

The Guardian - UK

Voices: ‘The BBC must get back to basics’: Readers debate the broadcaster’s future after Trump Panorama controversy

YOUR VIEWS: Tim Davie’s dramatic resignation over the Panorama controversy has sparked intense debate among our community about whether the BBC can use this crisis to rebuild trust and integrity – or if it marks the start of a deeper decline

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BBC Chief's Exit Tied to Trump Documentary Raises Fresh Concerns on Editorial Pressure

The shock exit of BBC Director-General Tim Davie and News Chief Deborah Turness, reportedly linked to a Trump documentary controversy, has reignited debate over editorial bias and political pressure within the public broadcaster.

International Business Times UK

Why the BBC is apologising over a Trump documentary – and what happens next

Fallout continues over BBC’s editorial standards and claims that exit of bosses is result of ‘campaign by political enemies’

The Guardian - UK

BBC receives letter from Donald Trump threatening legal action over edited speech

The controversy surrounding what the BBC has called an "error of judgement" led Director General Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness to resign on Sunday.

Euronews

BBC chairman Samir Shah ‘did not want to lose’ former director-general Tim Davie

Mr Davie’s departure came after a report found that a speech by Donald Trump had been selectively edited.

Evening Standard

BBC chairman’s apology letter over Trump speech edit, in full

Samir Shah acknowledged more than 500 complaints in the letter

The Independent UK

From Lineker to Bob Vylan: The scandals that shaped Tim Davie’s reign at the BBC

From Huw Edwards’ prosecution, to Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set, Davie’s tenure at the BBC has been marked by turmoil and controversy

The Independent UK

Trump threatens BBC with $1bn legal action over edit of speech in documentary

Leaked BBC report said film had ‘completely misled’ viewers by splicing two parts of January 6 speech together

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Evening Standard

BBC chairman Samir Shah's apology letter in full after Trump Panorama speech editing storm

The apology follows the resignation of two of the corporation's most senior figures, chief executive of BBC News Deborah Turness and director-general Tim Davie

The Independent UK

GMB presenters Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley clash over BBC Trump edit row

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Evening Standard

Who is Sir Robbie Gibb? Tory-linked BBC board member who 'led the charge' amid bias storm

Ex-Tory adviser Sir Robbie reportedly ‘led the charge’ at two BBC board meetings that discussed a bombshell memo from Michael Prescott

Evening Standard

Timeline of chaos at the BBC: The string of scandals faced by Tim Davie in recent years

From Huw Edwards to Gregg Wallace, the BBC has been hit by a number of headline-grabbing scandals in the past two and a half years

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Evening Standard

BBC ‘apologises for error of judgment’ over Trump speech edit

BBC chairman Samir Shah outlined the response in a letter to the CMS.

The Independent UK

GMB presenters Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley clash live on air over Tim Davie BBC row

Good Morning Britain presenters Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley clashed live on air over the Tim Davie BBC Trump edit row.

Evening Standard

Explained: How exactly the BBC doctored Trump speech for controversial Panorama documentary

Director-General of the BBC Tim Davie and the CEO of BBC News Deborah Turness have both resigned following the broadcaster’s blunder

The Independent UK

Inside the BBC Trump speech furore that prompted dramatic resignations of bosses

Critics say BBC left ‘vacuum’ after failing to ‘properly defend itself’ from criticism or apologise

The Independent UK

Outgoing BBC News chief executive Deborah Turness admits ‘mistakes are made’ after she quits over Trump edit

Outgoing BBC News chief executive Deborah Turness admitted “mistakes are made” but said there is “no institutional bias” at the BBC after she and director-general Tim Davie resigned over claims Panorama selectively edited a speech by Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

Used electric vehicle sales surge to new record high

The uplift in sales comes as Rachel Reeves considers a new tax for electric vehicles

Evening Standard

BBC staff tried to block interview with ‘very problematic’ Harry Potter author JK Rowling

Futher revelation of ‘censorship’ emerges as Director-General Tim Davie and his head of news resign in a row over how Donald Trump’s speech was edited

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