BBC boss Tim Davie’s job could be under threat if he fails to explain why the presenter at the centre of sex photo allegations was allowed to stay on air, insiders have said adamsherwin10 reports
on Tuesday after presenting the BBC’s annual report, which details how much the broadcaster’s top talent and executives are paid.
The Metropolitan Police Service said it is “assessing information” after meeting with BBC broadcast bosses. Davie’s leadership of the BBC has been marked by crises. He suspended Gary Lineker over a tweet about immigration policy but was forced to back down when the presenter’s colleagues pulled out of Match of the Day in sympathy.
On the presenter case, “Tim needs to give a clear and transparent account to licence-fee payers of what happened when and what is happening now, to shore up his position. He needs to put himself up for interview by BBC News outlets. BBC staff and politicians will be watching closely.” Davie will be accompanied at the report launch by Dame Elan Closs Stephens, the new acting chair of the BBC following Richard Sharp’s resignation, who finds herself leading the Board through a process which could prove hugely damaging for the BBC’s reputation.
As head of Radio, he led the inquiry into the Sachsgate affair over offensive messages left on actor Andrew Sachs’ voicemail, which led to Russell Brand’s resignation from Radio 2.
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