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

Samir Shah acknowledged more than 500 complaints in the letter

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025

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

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025

Here’s how the BBC’s new director-general will be chosen

Tim Davie announced he will step down as director-general of the BBC after five years in the role

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025

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How will the new BBC director-general be chosen?

Tim Davie’s successor will be appointed by the BBC Board which ensures the corporation delivers its mission and public purposes.

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2025

Ofcom warns it could intervene in BBC’s Gaza documentary investigation

The media regulator says it has ‘ongoing concerns about the nature and gravity’ of the failings related to Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone.

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025

BBC Board admits it ‘fell short and failed people’ following Tim Westwood review

The review was launched following allegations about Westwood, who was accused of sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour by multiple women in 2022.

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025

Westwood report key findings: DJ’s alleged behaviour was ‘a factor’ in BBC exit

He strongly denies the allegations.

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025

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BBC Issues Apology as Bombshell Report Exposes Tim Westwood’s ‘Bullying Behaviour’

The BBC has issued an apology after an internal review highlighted missed opportunities to take action regarding complaints against former DJ Tim Westwood.

The Fashion Central · Feb 25, 2025

Tim Westwood: Timeline of allegations following review published by BBC

Westwood has strongly rejected allegations of sexual misconduct.

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025

BBC apologises for ‘missed opportunities’ over DJ Tim Westwood's 'bullying behaviour'

The BBC Board has apologised after a review into what the broadcaster knew about concerns over former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood’s conduct found it…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 25, 2025

BBC apologises over 'missed opportunities' as Tim Westwood review finds 'evidence of misogyny and bullying'

Radio 1 DJ’s behaviour ‘was entirely incompatible with BBC values’, the broadcaster says

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025

BBC Board apologises for ‘missed opportunities’ after Tim Westwood review

A barrister was appointed in 2022 to lead the BBC review.

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

‘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 National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2024

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

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Wales Online · Jun 2, 2023

Welsh woman Dame Elan Closs Stephens named acting BBC chair

Dame Elan Closs Stephens will replace Richard Sharp as acting BBC chair on June 27

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023

12 things we learned from bombshell Richard Sharp report that led to him quitting BBC

A report by barrister Adam Heppinstall revealed that Richard Sharp spoke to Boris Johnson before applying for the BBC chairman role, and said days before the interview he met the Cabinet Secretary to chat about the then-PM's finances

Wales Online · Apr 28, 2023

Richard Sharp has resigned as BBC chairman after role in loan for Boris Johnson

He announced on Friday morning that he will stand down at the end of June

The National (Scotland) · Apr 28, 2023

BBC chairman Richard Sharp resigns after investigation finds rule breach

THE chairman of the BBC, Richard Sharp, has resigned following the publication of a report which found he had broken the corporation's code on…

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