Executives at Britain's ITV defended the broadcaster's working culture Wednesday as a committee of lawmakers grilled them about the way the network handled staff complaints and allegations of a “toxic,” bullying work environment.
ITV, best known for shows like “Downton Abbey,” “Coronation Street" and “The X Factor," has been under intense public scrutiny since Phillip Schofield, a long-time host on the channel's popular morning show, quit last month after admitting he lied about his affair with a much younger male colleague.
