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'We may see more things coming out': BBC chief quizzed by MPs about talent 'scandal'
BBC leadership emphasizes accountability and cultural change following multiple controversies, including presenter misconduct and breaches of editorial guidelines, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve trust.
- On Tuesday, Director-general Tim Davie told MPs `we may see more things coming out` as he and BBC chair Samir Shah faced the Culture, Media and Sport Committee over the Gaza documentary, Glastonbury coverage and the Gregg Wallace investigation.
- A string of recent controversies centred on the Silkins review that upheld 45 of 83 allegations against Gregg Wallace, leading to his and John Torode's removal, plus a Gaza documentary breach involving Ayman Alyazouri's son and halted 'high risk' Bob Vylan Glastonbury broadcasts.
- Mr Davie stressed the repercussions, saying, `I think the consequences for the individuals who presented have been very significant. They no longer work with the BBC` and called the Glastonbury broadcast a `very significant mistake`.
- Samir Shah underlined leadership accountability by saying `No one is irreplaceable. Absolutely no one, seriously, no one`, while Tim Davie confirmed an internal disciplinary process is ongoing and declined to comment on whistleblowing details.
- Contextually, the director-general pointed to wider scandals in recent years including allegations involving Huw Edwards and probes into Strictly Come Dancing professionals, warning culture change takes six months.
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