Overview
- Samir Shah issued an apology for an “error of judgment” in editing a clip of President Trump as the BBC faces scrutiny over impartiality.
- He argued Michael Prescott’s leaked memo offers only a partial view of discussions and decisions considered by the editorial guidelines and standards committee.
- Shah said the BBC has acted over the past three years with corrections, revised editorial guidance, leadership changes, and formal disciplinary measures.
- He confirmed meeting Prescott after the leak, stated he is taking the concerns seriously, and rejected suggestions that BBC management sought to bury problematic stories.
- The Times reported that the BBC director-general resigned on Sunday night following coverage of the memo.