Breaking News: BBC Shake-Up! 🚨
Tim Davie, the BBC’s Director-General, has resigned amid controversy over a Panorama documentary. 💥 The doc allegedly misled viewers by editing parts of a Donald Trump speech, making it seem like he was encouraging the US Capitol riots in January 2021. Following hot on his heels, Deborah Turness, the BBC’s chief executive of news, has also stepped down.
This drama unfolded after The Telegraph released an internal BBC memo revealing the editing mishap. Now, the BBC is gearing up to issue an apology, with mounting concerns about bias in the documentary “Trump: A Second Chance?” just before the 2024 US election. 🗳️
Davie’s unexpected exit adds to a string of issues plaguing the BBC lately, including criticism over its Glastonbury coverage. 📺 Tim Davie, who first took the helm in 2020, also served as acting director general between November 2012 and April 2013.
The Commons culture, media and sport select committee has demanded a response from the BBC by Monday over claims of bias mentioned by Michael Prescott, a former adviser to the corporation’s editorial guidelines and standards.
Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding story. 📲 #BBC #TimDavie #MediaMatters #DocumentaryDrama