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Alexandra Topping

BBC admits it ‘fell short and failed people’ over Tim Westwood

Tim Westwood pictured in July 2014
The inquiry was triggered by a 2022 Guardian and BBC News investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour by the DJ. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA

The BBC has admitted it “fell short and failed people” – including its own staff – and apologised after finding evidence of “bullying and misogynistic” behaviour by its former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood.

A £3.3m external inquiry published on Tuesday found the broadcaster “missed opportunities” during the DJ’s two decades at the organisation that could have led to action. The inquiry was triggered by a 2022 Guardian and BBC News joint investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour by the DJ.

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