Ex- British Broadcasting Corporation Specialists Participate in Members of Parliament's Inquiry After Allegations of Bias in Disclosed Memorandum
We start with queries from Tory Member of Parliament the committee chair, that leads the panel.
She opens by offering context to the disclosed memorandum authored by Michael Prescott and released in the Telegraph.
"I don't want the BBC leaning this way or that way, I simply desire it balanced, fair and fair," he declares.
When asked if he thinks the BBC is institutionally biased, Prescott answers: "No, I do not. It is important to note, numerous aspects the British Broadcasting Corporation produces is exceptional - encompassing informative and entertainment shows."
However, he continues: "There remains real work that requires attention at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
A further previous consultant BBC consultant questioned by the panel, Caroline Daniel, remarks she takes the BBC with great importance and that it has a "persistent practice and vigorous discourse" regarding evolving and intricate subjects.
"Whether the BBC was willing to have a proper dialogue and exchange and act accordingly?" she asks herself. "In my view, indeed, they were."
