The BBC will say farewell to two more high-profile presenters with the departure of Fi Glover and Jane Garvey.
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BBC Chair Richard Sharp has said MacTaggart lecturer Emily Maitlis was “completely wrong” to say due process was not followed after her now-infamous Dominic Cummings Newsnight rant.
Maitlis, who has now left the BBC and is fronting a Global podcast, made the comments during last month’s Edinburgh TV Festival address, stating that the BBC had “sought to pacify the complaint” immediately, which she disagreed with.
Speaking to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee this morning, Sharp said she was “completely wrong” to say due process was not followed.
“While I thought the issues raised were worthwhile, I disagree with her view of impartiality which may mean she led with opinions, not facts. We found Newsnight had appropriately addressed the issue because she led with her opinions.”
The now-infamous opening segment led with Maitlis stating “Dominic Cummings broke the rules” after Boris Johnson’s former adviser was accused of breaking lockdown rules and travelling to Barnard Castle in the midst of the first lockdown.
Maitlis and her Newsnight team were reprimanded quickly for what was deemed an impartiality breach.
Sitting alongside Sharp, BBC Director General Tim Davie said the BBC made “the right decision unequivocally.”
“I can categorically tell you that taking a call from a politician doesn’t make us say ‘we need to change something,'” he added. “I’ve looked in detail at this. There was a proper discussion and a call was made. I’m sorry we’re in a different position to Emily but that’s what happens.”
Sharp also pushed back on Prince Andrew interviewer Maitlis’ MacTaggart claim that an “agent of the Conservative Party” is currently sitting on the BBC Board, namely Sir Robbie Gibb, who reportedly pushed the Board to block
The BBC will say farewell to two more high-profile presenters with the departure of Fi Glover and Jane Garvey.
Queen Elizabeth II‘s corgis are likely missing their owner. Dr. Roger Mugford, an animal psychologist who previously worked with the late monarch’s dogs, tells ET that her corgis, Sandy and Muick, were likely aware of her death, as “dogs are very perceptive of changes in their owners.”
Queen Elizabeth is "missed" by her corgis. The late monarch - who passed away at the age of 96 on September 8 after a record-breaking reign of 70 years - bred 10 generations of the dog breed from being given a Pembroke Corgi named Susan at the age of 18 and now former trainer Dr. Roger Mugford has explained that the surviving pair, named Sandy and Muick, will be aware of her death as they go into the full-time care of her second son.
Queen Elizabeth II's corgis are likely missing their owner. Dr.
ITV 's Good Morning Britain today was dedicated to The Queen's funeral with the event beginning at 8am when Westminster Abbey opens its doors to allow guests to enter the famous space and take their seats. Members of the Royal household have been preparing for this moment especially those involved in the military uniforms worn by the many officers involved today.
Kate Middleton has revealed that her son Prince Louis is struggling to understand his great-grandmother the Queen's death.The Princess of Wales, 40, shares Prince George, nine, Princess Charlotte, seven, and Prince Louis, four, with her husband Prince William, 40. On Saturday 17 September, Kate met Australia's Governor-General David Hurley at Buckingham Palace.
The Duke of York has shared a tribute to his late mother the Queen, in which he vowed to 'treasure' her love, compassion, care and confidence 'forever'.
Prince Andrew has paid tribute to his late mother the Queen with a moving statement. The 62 year old, who was said to be the Queen's 'favourite' child, penned: “Dear Mummy, Mother, Your Majesty, three in one. “Your Majesty, it has been an honour and privilege to serve you.
Prince William has reassured mourners The Queen's corgis are being looked after "very well" in the wake of her death. The late monarch - who died aged 96 on September 8 - has two corgis left, Sandy and Muick, after her beloved dorgi (dachshund-corgi cross) passed away aged 18, just months before she passed away. And the Prince of Wales told those queuing in Lambeth, south London to see the queen's coffin lying in state at Westminster Hall that the monarch's canine companions have a "good home".
Prince William has revealed how walking behind his grandmother the Queen’s coffin yesterday brought back memories of his mother Diana’s funeral. Prince William and Prince Harry put aside their differences as they walked in solidarity together behind The Queen’s coffin on her journey to Westminster Hall.The brothers, who have had a strained relationship in recent years, walked united in grief during the Queen’s procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where the coffin will now lie in state until the funeral on Monday September 19.
late Queen Elizabeth’s life from her idyllic and private childhood home in Piccadilly to her final days, her four children recalled that some of their best times as a family were spent on holiday in Balmoral, Scotland. Anne, Princess Royal, recalled how “the holiday times were pretty well kept, actually, from our perspective” adding that on holiday her parents were “nearly always around”.
Queen Elizabeth II is set to be officially laid to rest 10 days after her death at age 96 — and the world will be watching.
A BBC presenter has apologised after mistakenly announcing that Queen Elizabeth had died. Yalda Hakim said that Buckingham Place had confirmed the 96-year-old monarch's death in a tweet, but quickly apologised for the incorrect statement.