Ex- BBC Advisers Undergo Parliamentary Grilling In the Wake of Claims of Partiality in Unauthorized Document
We begin with queries from Tory Member of Parliament the panel's head, who oversees the group.
She initiates by giving background to the disclosed memo prepared by Michael Prescott and published in the Telegraph.
"It is not my wish for the British Broadcasting Corporation leaning toward one side or the other, I simply desire it straight, unbiased and equitable," he states.
When asked if he believes the BBC is structurally prejudiced, the adviser answers: "No I don't. Let's be clear, numerous aspects the British Broadcasting Corporation produces is world class - including informative and fictional programming."
However, he continues: "There remains real work that needs to be done at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
Another previous consultant British Broadcasting Corporation specialist interviewed by the group, Caroline Daniel, remarks she takes the BBC very seriously and that it maintains a "persistent practice and active debate" on evolving and intricate topics.
"Was the BBC willing to conduct a genuine dialogue and exchange and implement changes?" she questions. "As I see it, indeed, they were."
