Senior BBC figures are being questioned by MPs after claims of bias in a leaked memo. The controversy revolves around the BBC's handling of a Trump edit and the subsequent delay in issuing an apology. The memo, written by Michael Prescott, a former independent external adviser to the BBC's editorial standards committee, raised concerns about systemic bias in the corporation's coverage. Prescott's memo highlighted issues with the editing of a Trump speech, suggesting it misled viewers. The BBC's response to the memo and the subsequent resignations of two senior executives have sparked further scrutiny. The committee hearing will feature testimony from Prescott, former assistant editor Caroline Daniel, and BBC Board members Samir Shah, Robbie Gibb, and Caroline Thomson. The session aims to address the claims of bias, the handling of mistakes, and the potential for political interference at the BBC.
