The Latest Breaking News from Samir Shah

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 · Sep 16, 2024

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

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2024

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 National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2024

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 · Dec 18, 2023

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

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023

MPs approve new BBC chairman despite ‘serious reservations’

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

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2023

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…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2023

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'

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2023

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

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023

SNP MP's Radio 4 appearance 'cancelled' by BBC after grilling of chair candidate

SNP MP John Nicolson has said he was “booked and then cancelled” for a BBC radio programme after he grilled the Government’s choice to become…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 14, 2023