Former British Broadcasting Corporation Specialists Undergo MPs' Grilling After Claims of Prejudice in Leaked Memorandum
We start with inquiries from Conservative lawmaker the committee chair, who chairs the panel.
She opens by offering background to the unauthorized memorandum prepared by Michael Prescott and published in a daily publication.
"I do not desire the British Broadcasting Corporation slanting in any particular direction, I just want it neutral, fair and just," he states.
When asked if he believes the BBC is institutionally biased, the adviser replies: "No, I do not. Let's be clear, tons of stuff the BBC does is exceptional - including documentary and fictional shows."
But he adds: "There remains substantial tasks that needs to be done at the BBC."
A further former external British Broadcasting Corporation specialist questioned by the group, Caroline Daniel, states she regards the BBC with great importance and that it has a "continuous process and active debate" across evolving and intricate topics.
"Did the BBC ready to have a proper dialogue and exchange and act accordingly?" she asks herself. "From my perspective, affirmative, they were."
