DAILY MAIL: Blinded by its pious hypocrisy, this was the BBC’s greatest day of shame in a century 

Since its inception nearly a century ago, the BBC has haughtily assumed the moral high ground. In a world of increasingly diverse and sometimes dubious news sources, the state broadcaster portrays itself as a shining beacon of integrity, fairness, decency and honourable conduct. Indeed, its self-aggrandising mission statement could not be clearer: The corporation’s cornerstones … Read more

DAILY MAIL: Blinded by its pious hypocrisy, this was the BBC’s greatest day of shame in a century 

Since its inception nearly a century ago, the BBC has haughtily assumed the moral high ground. In a world of increasingly diverse and sometimes dubious news sources, the state broadcaster portrays itself as a shining beacon of integrity, fairness, decency and honourable conduct. Indeed, its self-aggrandising mission statement could not be clearer: The corporation’s cornerstones … Read more

BBC’s ex-boss Lord Tony Hall says he was ‘wrong to give Martin Bashir the benefit of the doubt’

Former director-general Lord Tony Hall has said he accepts the 1996 BBC inquiry into how Panorama secured its interview with Diana, Princess of Wales, ‘fell well short of what was required’ and he was ‘wrong to give Martin Bashir the benefit of the doubt’.  Mr Bashir, 58,  ’employed deceitful methods’  and ‘breached’ guidelines to secure his … Read more

BBC’s ex-boss Lord Tony Hall says he was ‘wrong to give Martin Bashir the benefit of the doubt’

Former director-general Lord Tony Hall has said he accepts the 1996 BBC inquiry into how Panorama secured its interview with Diana, Princess of Wales, ‘fell well short of what was required’ and he was ‘wrong to give Martin Bashir the benefit of the doubt’.  Mr Bashir, 58,  ’employed deceitful methods’  and ‘breached’ guidelines to secure his … Read more

Rylan Clark-Neal pulls out of presenting BBC’s Eurovision semi-final due to illness

Rylan Clark-Neal has had to pull out of presenting the Eurovision semi-final on the BBC on Tuesday night, due to illness.  The presenter, 32, was set to host BBC Four’s coverage for the semi-finals on Tuesday and Thursday alongside Scott Mills and Chelcee Grimes.  But Sara Cox, 46, revealed she was stepping in as Rylan’s … Read more

Rylan Clark-Neal pulls out of presenting BBC’s Eurovision semi-final due to illness

Rylan Clark-Neal has had to pull out of presenting the Eurovision semi-final on the BBC on Tuesday night, due to illness.  The presenter, 32, was set to host BBC Four’s coverage for the semi-finals on Tuesday and Thursday alongside Scott Mills and Chelcee Grimes.  But Sara Cox, 46, revealed she was stepping in as Rylan’s … Read more

Viewpoint viewers say ITV crime drama ‘rivals BBC’s Line of Duty’

Viewers of ITV’s Viewpoint have said it’s a worthy rival to the BBC’s Line of Duty following the crime drama’s debut episode last night. The five-part series follows surveillance detective DC Martin Young (played by Noel Clarke) as he sets up his observation post in the home of single mother, Zoe Sterling (Alexandra Roach), during the search … Read more

Viewpoint viewers say ITV crime drama ‘rivals BBC’s Line of Duty’

Viewers of ITV’s Viewpoint have said it’s a worthy rival to the BBC’s Line of Duty following the crime drama’s debut episode last night. The five-part series follows surveillance detective DC Martin Young (played by Noel Clarke) as he sets up his observation post in the home of single mother, Zoe Sterling (Alexandra Roach), during the search … Read more

Alex Salmond faces brutal grilling by BBC’s Mishal Husain

Alex Salmond today faced a brutal grilling over his past conduct by the BBC’s Mishal Husain as he said his ‘behaviour was tested as probably no behaviour has been tested before’. The former Scottish first minister and leader of the new Alba Party was asked by Ms Husain: ‘Do you think it is okay to … Read more

BBC’s job is ‘is NOT to beat Netflix’ says Director General Tim Davie

BBC boss Tim Davie said the broadcaster has a ‘different purpose’ to streaming services and said his job is ‘not to beat Netflix’. Speaking to MPs on the Public Accounts Committee, the director general said the BBC ‘is not a business for profit’, days after he unveiled a dramatic overhaul of the corporation in a bid … Read more