Ex- BBC Specialists Face Members of Parliament's Inquiry In the Wake of Claims of Prejudice in Leaked Memo
We begin with queries from Conservative MP Caroline Dinenage, that chairs the group.
She initiates by giving context to the disclosed memo authored by Michael Prescott and published in the Telegraph.
"I don't want the BBC slanting in any particular direction, My only wish is for it neutral, fair and just," he declares.
In response to a query if he considers the BBC is institutionally biased, Prescott responds: "Absolutely not. It is important to note, tons of stuff the BBC does is top-tier - both documentary and fictional programming."
But he adds: "There is real work that requires attention at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
A further former external BBC adviser interviewed by the group, Caroline Daniel, remarks she views the British Broadcasting Corporation very seriously and that it maintains a "persistent practice and active debate" regarding fluid and multifaceted subjects.
"Was the BBC willing to conduct a genuine dialogue and exchange and take action?" she asks herself. "In my view, affirmative, they were."
