The PM said he was 'obviously concerned' by Lord Dyson's findings about the corporation's conduct in the episode more than 25 years ago. The comments came as ministers threatened an overhaul of BBC governance - and Tory MPs insisted the corporation faces 'existential' questions. In a tweet posted last night, Mr Dowden said: 'Lord Dyson's report reveals damning failings at the heart of the BBC. 'We will now reflect on Lord Dyson's thorough report and consider whether further governance reforms at the BBC are needed in the mid-term Charter review.' Julian Knight, chairman of the culture committee, said: 'This forensic report by Lord Dyson finally gets to the truth of the events behind the BBC Panorama interview.


Source:   The Nation
May 21, 2021 12:04 UTC