Donald Trump and his fans on both sides of the Atlantic claimed victory on Sunday following the news about Tim Davie quitting as BBC director general, but the truth about his bombshell resignation is somewhat more nuanced. A BBC Panorama film’s misleading edit of Trump’s January 6 speech was an error for which the UK broadcaster will apologize, but it …
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PA Media Davie said the current debate around BBC News “has understandably contributed to my decision” Tim Davie has resigned as the director general of the BBC following criticism a Panorama documentary misled viewers by editing a speech by US President Donald Trump. Deborah Turness, the corporation’s head of News, has also stepped down from her role over the issue. …
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‘There have been some mistakes,’ Davie says in resignation statementpublished at 18:17 GMT 18:17 GMTBreaking We can now bring you some comments from Tim Davie following his resignation: “I wanted to let you know that I have decided to leave the BBC after 20 years. This is entirely my decision, and I remain very thankful to the Chair and Board …
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