Former BBC Advisers Undergo Parliamentary Grilling Following Assertions of Bias in Leaked Memorandum
We begin with queries from Tory Member of Parliament the committee chair, that chairs the group.
She opens by offering background to the disclosed memo prepared by Michael Prescott and printed in the Telegraph.
"I do not desire the BBC slanting this way or that way, My only wish is for it balanced, unbiased and equitable," he says.
In response to a query whether he considers the British Broadcasting Corporation is structurally prejudiced, Prescott answers: "Absolutely not. Let's be clear, tons of stuff the British Broadcasting Corporation produces is world class - encompassing documentary and non-factual content."
Nevertheless, he states: "There remains real work that needs to be done at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
Another previous consultant BBC specialist questioned by the panel, Caroline Daniel, remarks she regards the British Broadcasting Corporation with great importance and that it maintains a "continuous process and lively discussion" on dynamic and complex issues.
"Whether the BBC was willing to engage in a thorough dialogue and debate and act accordingly?" she questions. "In my view, affirmative, they were."
