BBC announces plans to improve its complaints procedure Director-general Tim Davie said complaints about the corporation ‘must be dealt with swiftly, fairly and consistently’. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
BBC urged to rethink proposed cuts to ‘vital’ local radio services Plans confirmed by the broadcaster include the loss of 48 jobs across local staffing in England, amounting to a total reduction of 2%. The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022
Hull MPs urge BBC director-general to rethink proposed cuts to local radio The letter said local radio ’embodies the founding values’ of the corporation. The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022
I’ll keep talking politics despite BBC slap downs, vows Gary Lineker MATCH of the Day presenter Gary Lineker says he won’t stop sharing his political views online, despite objections from BBC bosses. Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2022
Eurovision gearing up for 'joyous' party of Scouse and Ukrainian culture BBC Director general Tim Davie said Liverpool's 'soul' and 'history' was key to edging out Glasgow's bid to host next year's showpiece event Liverpool Echo · Oct 15, 2022
Eurovision 2023: BBC boss gives update on plans for song contest in Liverpool Director general Tim Davie has explained why Liverpool was picked instead of Glasgow Wales Online · Oct 14, 2022
Liverpool to ‘come to life’ for Eurovision, BBC director general says Tim Davie visited the venue for Eurovision 2023, the ACC Liverpool, on Friday. The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022
Gary Lineker broke BBC impartiality rule with Tory ‘Russian donors’ tweet Host asked whether Liz Truss’s party will ‘hand back their donations from Russian donors’ The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022
Call issued for information about Tim Westwood’s time at BBC The DJ has been accused of a string of sexual assaults against women. The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022
Liz Truss faces crunch TV interview as poll shows Tories trailing Labour by 30 points Keir Starmer has enjoyed a huge boost to his popularity among voters since Liz Truss entered Downing Street. Daily Record · Sep 30, 2022
Move to cut Last Night of the Proms after royal death ‘was difficult’ – BBC boss Tim Davie also tells Royal Television Society’s London conference BBC is considering cuts The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2022
Decision to cancel Last Night Of The Proms was a ’50/50 call’, says BBC boss Tim Davie was speaking during the RTS London Convention. The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022
Former Wales captain and legendary rugby commentator Eddie Butler dies aged 65 The 16-cap Wales number eight died in his sleep on a charity trek on the Inca Trail in Peru Irish Mirror · Sep 16, 2022
Dame Vera Lynn would be ‘terribly upset’ over Queen’s death, says her daughter The famous singer, who died in 2020, had known the monarch since the her 16th birthday. The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2022
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2022 Dame Joanna Lumley remembers the Queen as ‘all that was kind and fair’ Sir Rod Stewart and Dick Van Dyke were among those reflecting on their encounters with the Queen as a period of mourning begins.
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2022 Sting ‘had a quiet weep’ over Queen’s death, as more British stars pay tribute The monarch was described as ‘an inspiration to the world for her lifetime of service’ as tributes flooded in from all over the world.
Wales Online · Sep 6, 2022 Laura Kuenssberg conducted herself in 'exemplary fashion' with Joe Lycett, BBC boss says BBC director-general Tim Davie has come to his colleague's defence
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2022 BBC chief denies Emily Maitlis’s ‘Tory agent’ claims Chairman Richard Sharp tells MPs that former Newsnight presenter was ‘completely wrong’
The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2022 BBC board member 'liked anti-SNP tweet by accident', corporation head claims The BBC board member who Emily Maitlis described as an “active agent of the Tory party” liked a tweet criticising the SNP by mistake,…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2022 BBC chief praises Laura Kuenssberg for handling of Joe Lycett interview BBC director-general Tim Davie has said Laura Kuenssberg conducted herself in an “exemplary fashion” during her new politics show, where…
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022 BBC chief: Kuenssberg conducted herself in ‘exemplary fashion’ with Joe Lycett The first episode of the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg made headlines after the stand-up gave his thoughts on Liz Truss.
Daily Mirror · Sep 6, 2022 BBC boss rejects bias claims over Joe Lycett's appearance on Laura Kuenssberg show Tim Davie told MPs on the Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sports Committee the BBC had only recieved 28 complaints about the comedian's comments even after a right-wing newspaper splashed an attack on its front page.
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022 BBC bosses say Emily Maitlis’ criticism of Newsnight case was ‘completely wrong’ The BBC director-general and chairman addressed Emily Maitlis’ speech while appearing before a Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2022 Comedy impartiality back on the radar of BBC’s enemies Daily Mail devotes front page to outrage at comedian Joe Lycett’s interview with Laura Kuenssberg
Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2022 BBC warned of strike action amid plans to merge news channels Union members are said to have already taken part in a consultation ballot regarding industrial action