The Latest Breaking News from Tim Davie

BBC updates ‘Lineker clause’ to restrict presenters airing political views

Rule names several high-profile presenters banned from sharing certain views on social media while programmes are on air

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

‘Jimmy Savile police unit’ helping Met Police with Russell Brand investigation

Unit investigating non-recent sexual offences helping Met probe

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2023

BBC boss says broadcaster will always 'have questions' over Russell Brand departure

BBC director general Tim Davie has said the corporation will always have questions over Russell Brand’s departure from the broadcaster.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2023

First look at Russell Brand’s time at Channel 4 finds no reports to bosses – CEO

Brand has strongly denied the allegations.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

BBC to investigate if Russell Brand used its taxis to collect 16-year-old girlfriend

Full inquiry under way at broadcaster into comedian’s time there as it removes all his shows from catch-up service

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023

BBC to launch review into Russell Brand's time at the corporation

THE BBC’s director of editorial complaints Peter Johnston has been appointed to lead a review into Russell Brand’s time at the corporation,…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2023

BBC boss orders review into Russell Brand’s career at corporation as content removed from iPlayer and Sounds apps

Latest blow to comedian after YouTube suspends paying for content amid rape and sexual assault allegations

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2023

Journalist union blasts BBC over 'editorial approach'

A JOURNALISTS' union has demanded an explanation from the BBC after the corporation removed a presenter’s criticism of “deeply unpopular”…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2023

BBC’s director of sport Barbara Slater to retire after 40 years at broadcaster

She made history at the corporation when she became the first female appointed to the top sports executive position.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

BBC’s director of sport Barbara Slater to retire after 40 years at the broadcaster

She made history at the corporation when she became the first female appointed to the top sports executive position.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023