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BBC controversy - do they need a total reset?

BBC Chair Samir Shah has given an apology this afternoon to a parliamentary group responsible for...

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17.38 10 Nov 2025


BBC controversy - do they need a total reset?


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17.38 10 Nov 2025


BBC Chair Samir Shah has given an apology this afternoon to a parliamentary group responsible for scrutinising the work of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and its associated public bodies - including the BBC.

It follows the resignation of BBC Director General Tim Davie and Chief Executive of News Deborah Turness following criticism that a BBC documentary misled viewers by editing a speech by US President Donald Trump during an episode of Panorama.

It’s also been confirmed that Trump has sent a letter to the BBC threatening legal action.

Steve Barnett is Professor of Communications at University of Westminster, and joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.


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