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BBC boss to be questioned over allegations about unnamed presenter

Director-general Tim Davie is due to face the media on Tuesday following the controversy.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023

Doubt cast over BBC presenter 'explicit photos' claims

LONDON - BBC representatives met police in London on Monday over allegations that one of the broadcaster's top presenters paid a teenager thousands of pounds for sexual images.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2023

Lawyer for young person at centre of BBC presenter sex case says ‘nothing inappropriate happened’

The Metropolitan Police said there is no current investigation as they carry out further inquiries into the claims

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023

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BBC presenter claims 'rubbish' says young person at centre of allegations

A male member of BBC staff has been suspended following claims he paid a young person around £35,000 over three years.

Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023

Met Police to launch 'further enquiries' after meeting BBC but no investigation 'yet'

The corporation met with the police on Monday and confirmed a male member of staff had been suspended on Sunday evening,

The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2023

BBC sex pictures scandal: could unnamed presenter face prison?

The BBC presenter accused of paying a teenager tens of thousands of pounds over several years for sexually explicit photos could face prison, a leading obscenity lawyer has said.

The Week · Jul 10, 2023

Minister says BBC may be investigated over handling of allegations against presenter

Justice secretary makes suggestion as report claims it took more than six weeks for director general to be informed

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023

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BBC presenter scandal: The claims and timeline of allegations

The unnamed presenter has been suspended with the BBC due to meet with the Metropolitan Police on Monday

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023

Met Police ‘assessing information’ after virtual BBC meeting over presenter explicit photo claims

The corporation has been in touch with the police alongside carrying out its own inquiries and talking to the young person’s family

Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2023

BBC to meet with Metropolitan Police following presenter explicit photo claims

THE BBC is to meet with the Metropolitan Police on Monday as the corporation deals with allegations that an unnamed presenter paid a teenager tens…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2023

BBC presenter accused of paying teen for explicit photos rang them asking 'what have you done?'

The BBC presenter has been suspended

Manchester Evening News · Jul 10, 2023

BBC to meet Metropolitan Police following presenter explicit photo claims

The corporation has been in touch with the police alongside carrying out its own inquiries and talking to the young person’s family.

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2023

It never rains but it pours as BBC boss hit by yet another storm

Scandal over male presenter could define Tim Davie’s tenure and set future direction of the corporation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023

BBC suspend unnamed presenter amid allegations teen paid for explicit pictures

The mum claims the man in question first started interacting with her child when they were just 17.

Daily Record · Jul 9, 2023

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Wales Online · Jul 9, 2023

BBC releases statement after suspending presenter following teen sex pic allegations

The organisation has confirmed that a male member of staff has been suspended

Manchester Evening News · Jul 9, 2023

BBC suspends presenter over allegations about explicit photos

BBC director-general Tim Davie said the corporation is "investigating swiftly and sensitively"

Chronicle Live · Jul 9, 2023

Culture Secretary holds urgent talks with BBC boss amid 'deeply concerning' presenter allegations

The BBC are said to be investigating the claims 'swiftly and sensitively' following reports that an unnamed presenter paid a teenager for sexually explicit images

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2023

Frazer: BBC investigating presenter allegations ‘swiftly and sensitively’

The Culture Secretary spoke to the BBC director-general on Sunday as the broadcaster comes under pressure over its handling of the complaint.

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023

Culture secretary says BBC should have ‘space’ to investigate allegations about presenter

‘Well-known’ presenter reportedly accused of paying teenager more than £35,000 for explicit images

Daily Record · Jul 9, 2023

Culture Secretary to speak to BBC boss over 'deeply concerning' allegations

Senior officials told the broadcaster the allegations must be investigated 'urgently and sensitively' with the Department of Culture Media and Sport kept updated.

Manchester Evening News · Jul 9, 2023

Urgent talks to take place over allegations about BBC presenter

One of its presenters has been accused of paying a teenager £35,000 for sexually explicit photos

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2023

Culture Secretary to speak to BBC boss over ‘deeply concerning’ allegations

Lucy Frazer will hold an urgent call with director-general Tim Davie over allegations a presenter paid a teenager for images.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023

BBC boss: Eight equal pay cases currently open is an ‘achievement’

The corporation’s chief content officer also denied the allegation that BBC radio is ageist.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2023

SNP MP clashes with BBC director-general over broadcaster’s social media review

AN SNP MP has clashed with the director-general of the BBC over the corporation’s decision to take Gary Lineker off the air due to comments he…

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023

BBC boss tells MPs there are imbalances of power in ‘strange’ TV industry

Tim Davie appeared in front of MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Tuesday to answer questions on a wide range of topics.

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