Overview

• An employment tribunal in Exeter is hearing former BBC Radio Cornwall presenter Jack Murley’s claim over his 2023 dismissal.
• The BBC says Murley was removed after a heated conversation with his manager about social media use and that his case amounted to gross misconduct.
• Officials told the hearing that social media output is judged like broadcast content and described Murley’s Loosest Goose feature as well beyond innuendo.
• Murley testified that he believed he followed BBC guidelines, had examples of managers endorsing the segment, and would have accepted training or changes.
• The internal appeal upheld the dismissal, with senior executives calling Murley a reputational risk and emphasizing the need for trustworthy presenters.