Former BBC Specialists Undergo MPs' Inquiry In the Wake of Allegations of Bias in Leaked Memo
We open with queries from Tory Member of Parliament the panel's head, who chairs the group.
She commences by providing background to the disclosed memorandum authored by Michael Prescott and published in the Telegraph.
"I don't want the British Broadcasting Corporation leaning this way or that way, I just want it balanced, fair and equitable," he says.
In response to a query whether he believes the BBC is structurally prejudiced, the adviser responds: "No, I do not. To be clear, tons of stuff the British Broadcasting Corporation produces is top-tier - both informative and fictional shows."
However, he continues: "There is substantial tasks that must be undertaken at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
The second former external British Broadcasting Corporation adviser examined by the group, Caroline Daniel, remarks she regards the BBC with great importance and that it maintains a "continuous process and active debate" on dynamic and complex issues.
"Was the BBC willing to have a proper discussion and argument and implement changes?" she questions. "From my perspective, yes they were."