US EditionBBC director resigns after criticism of the broadcaster’s editing of a Trump speech
- BBC director-general Tim Davie has resigned, the corporation reported, and Deborah Turness, Chief Executive of BBC News, has also resigned.
- Splicing of footage in a Panorama episode prompted renewed scrutiny of BBC editorial practices after clips made it appear US President Donald Trump told supporters to 'fight like hell', and a Telegraph memo raised wider impartiality concerns.
- Mr Davie's tenure began in September 2020 and was marked by high-profile rows including disputes over Gary Lineker, Huw Edwards, and Bob Vylan.
- The BBC Board said it respects Davie's decision and will manage an interim handover, with Tim Davie arranging an orderly transition to a successor over the coming months.
- The BBC is expected to apologise on Monday over impartiality concerns, and Tim Davie said he takes ultimate responsibility for mistakes amid intense role demands.
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'Duped the world': Internet erupts after BBC execs quit over 'doctoring' Trump speech
Right-wing political observers and analysts erupted on Sunday after an investigation by The Telegraph revealed the British Broadcasting Corporation edited a clip of President Donald Trump speaking ahead of the January 6 insurrection, and displayed other forms of "anti-Trump bias."The investigation, ...
After criticism of the misleading editing of a speech by US President Donald Trump for a television documentary, the head of the British radio station has resigned. BBC director-general Tim Davie announced his resignation on Sunday evening after the criticism had become louder and louder. News chief Deborah Turness also took her hat, as the station announced. Previously, there had been accusations that Trump's statements had been edited in a mis…
The director and head of news at the BBC have resigned. This follows allegations related to a Trump documentary. It is unclear what will happen next.
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