Ex- British Broadcasting Corporation Consultants Face MPs' Grilling After Assertions of Partiality in Disclosed Memo
We start with inquiries from Tory Member of Parliament the committee chair, that oversees the committee.
She initiates by offering context to the disclosed memorandum written by Michael Prescott and published in a national newspaper.
"I don't want the British Broadcasting Corporation leaning in any particular direction, My only wish is for it balanced, unbiased and fair," he declares.
Upon being questioned whether he believes the BBC is structurally prejudiced, the adviser answers: "No, I do not. To be clear, a great deal the BBC does is top-tier - including documentary and non-factual shows."
But he adds: "There is real work that requires attention at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
A further former external BBC specialist examined by the committee, Caroline Daniel, states she regards the BBC very seriously and that it maintains a "continuous process and vigorous discourse" across fluid and multifaceted subjects.
"Was the BBC prepared to have a thorough discussion and debate and implement changes?" she questions. "As I see it, indeed, they were."
