Former BBC Advisers Face Members of Parliament's Grilling Following Claims of Bias in Leaked Memo
We begin with queries from Conservative lawmaker Caroline Dinenage, who chairs the panel.
She initiates by providing context to the leaked document authored by Michael Prescott and released in the Telegraph.
"I do not desire the BBC tilting in any particular direction, My only wish is for it straight, unbiased and just," he states.
When asked whether he thinks the British Broadcasting Corporation is institutionally biased, Prescott responds: "No, I do not. To be clear, numerous aspects the British Broadcasting Corporation produces is top-tier - encompassing informative and entertainment shows."
However, he continues: "There exists significant effort that needs to be done at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
A further ex-adviser BBC adviser questioned by the panel, Caroline Daniel, states she takes the BBC very seriously and that it maintains a "continuous process and lively discussion" across fluid and multifaceted topics.
"Was the BBC willing to have a genuine conversation and argument and take action?" she reflects. "In my view, indeed, they were."
