Ex- British Broadcasting Corporation Consultants Undergo Parliamentary Inquiry Following Allegations of Partiality in Unauthorized Document
We start with queries from Conservative lawmaker the panel's head, that leads the group.
She opens by giving context to the leaked memorandum written by Michael Prescott and published in a national newspaper.
"It is not my wish for the British Broadcasting Corporation tilting toward one side or the other, I just want it balanced, fair and fair," he declares.
When asked whether he believes the BBC is institutionally biased, the adviser replies: "No, I do not. Let's be clear, numerous aspects the BBC produces is exceptional - including factual and non-factual programming."
But he adds: "There is real work that requires attention at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
The second ex-adviser BBC specialist questioned by the group, Caroline Daniel, remarks she views the BBC with great importance and that it has a "persistent practice and active debate" on fluid and multifaceted issues.
"Did the BBC ready to engage in a thorough dialogue and argument and act accordingly?" she questions. "As I see it, indeed, they were."
