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New seasons of The Traitors and Celebrity Traitors promised as BBC signs deal

The BBC says it is ‘proud to remain faithful’ to the hit shows

The Independent UK

MPs urge people to have their say on future of BBC

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee said it is inviting written submissions on the future of the BBC.

Evening Standard

Tim Davie describes lack of trust in institutions like BBC as ‘full on crisis’

The BBC’s outgoing director-general, who will be replaced next month after resigning, was speaking on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast.

Evening Standard

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Tim Davie says BBC is operating in a ‘weaponisation’ era

Mr Davie conceded that the BBC has made "serious mistakes, which we regret”

The Independent UK

BBC chief tells MPs he ‘profoundly regrets’ Baftas slur airing

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The Independent UK

BBC’s outgoing director-general ‘profoundly regrets’ Bafta racial slur incident

‘I’d like to make clear: although the racial slur was symptomatic of a disability and an involuntary tic, it should never have been broadcast,’ says Tim Davie

The Independent UK

Tim Davie says the BBC ‘profoundly regrets’ racial slur incident at Baftas

The incident happened during the award ceremony on February 22.

Evening Standard

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BBC ‘willing to consider radical options’ for future funding

The corporation has said the current licence fee model is not sustainable and needs reform.

Evening Standard

BBC charter fixed end date leaves it open to ‘political football’ – Tim Davie

The outgoing director-general was speaking ahead of the corporation’s response to the Government’s consultation on its future.

Evening Standard

BBC to call for permanent charter and end of political appointments to board

Corporation proposes sweeping changes intended to protect its independence and shore up its future

The Guardian - UK

BBC to publish response to Government’s consultation on its future

The corporation is expected to say the review is a key moment to make bold choices.

Evening Standard

Poisoned chalice? The BBC’s struggles to find a successor to Tim Davie

As the director general prepares to stand down, potential candidates have fallen away amid a series of crises

The Guardian - UK

BBC to conduct fast-track investigation into racial slur incident at Baftas

Director-general Tim Davie has instructed the Executive Complaints Unit to carry out an investigation into the incident

The Independent UK

Culture Secretary welcomes investigation into BBC Bafta broadcast

Lisa Nandy said she shared the ‘serious concerns raised by so many people’ after a racial slur was aired in the programme.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

BBC to conduct fast-track investigation into broadcasting of racial slur from Baftas

Corporation says broadcasting of N-word by Tourette syndrome campaigner was ‘serious mistake’ as anger at error rises

The Guardian - UK

Statistics chief complains to BBC over impersonation of staff in hit drama Industry

ONS tells broadcaster that depiction risks undermining interviewers’ ‘delicate relationship’ with the public

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the BBC World Service: this is London calling

Editorial: With just seven weeks before its funding runs out, the UK’s greatest cultural asset and most trusted international news organisation must be supported

Evening Standard

BBC to make hundreds of millions of pounds in cuts over next three years

Tim Davie, the outgoing director-general, told staff about the latest plans on Thursday.

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The Guardian - UK

BBC World Service faces funding cliff edge in seven weeks, says Tim Davie

As trust in Russia and China’s state broadcasters grows, director general warns of the dangers of cutting back the service

The Guardian - UK

Mark Thompson was approached about return to BBC as director general

Former chief was sounded out about applying for his old job but said he was committed to CNN, it is understood

The Guardian - UK

The BBC’s proposal to switch off Freeview is a threat to its universal service

Letter: Forcing households to buy broadband to access BBC television channels after 2034 would exclude poorer viewers, writes Christy Swords

The Guardian - UK

BBC names Rhodri Talfan Davies as interim director general

BBC’s director of nations will take over Tim Davie’s role while corporation seeks permanent replacement

The Independent UK

BBC names interim director-general after Tim Davie’s resignation

Rhodri Talfan Davies will take over after Mr Davie steps down from the top job this April

Evening Standard

Rhodri Talfan Davies confirmed as interim BBC director-general

He is currently the director of nations.

The Independent UK

BBC considers using iPlayer to catch out licence fee dodgers

Last year over £500m was lost due to licence fee evasion

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