Ex- British Broadcasting Corporation Advisers Undergo Members of Parliament's Grilling After Claims of Bias in Leaked Memo
We open with inquiries from Conservative lawmaker Caroline Dinenage, who oversees the committee.
She opens by giving background to the leaked memo written by Michael Prescott and released in the Telegraph.
"It is not my wish for the British Broadcasting Corporation slanting in any particular direction, I simply desire it neutral, impartial and equitable," he says.
When asked whether he considers the BBC is structurally prejudiced, he answers: "Absolutely not. It is important to note, tons of stuff the BBC produces is world class - including factual and fictional programming."
Nevertheless, he states: "There exists substantial tasks that needs to be done at the BBC."
A further ex-adviser BBC specialist examined by the group, Caroline Daniel, says she regards the BBC with great importance and that it has a "continuous process and vigorous discourse" regarding evolving and intricate subjects.
"Did the BBC ready to engage in a thorough dialogue and argument and act accordingly?" she reflects. "From my perspective, affirmative, they were."
