Former BBC Specialists Participate in Members of Parliament's Questioning In the Wake of Allegations of Prejudice in Disclosed Memo
We start with inquiries from Tory Member of Parliament Caroline Dinenage, who oversees the committee.
She commences by providing background to the unauthorized memorandum written by Michael Prescott and published in a daily publication.
"I don't want the BBC slanting toward one side or the other, I simply desire it straight, unbiased and equitable," he states.
Upon being questioned whether he believes the BBC is institutionally biased, Prescott replies: "Absolutely not. To be clear, a great deal the British Broadcasting Corporation does is exceptional - including documentary and fictional content."
However, he continues: "There is real work that must be undertaken at the BBC."
A further former external BBC consultant interviewed by the group, Caroline Daniel, says she views the BBC with great importance and that it maintains a "persistent practice and vigorous discourse" on fluid and multifaceted topics.
"Was the BBC prepared to have a proper discussion and debate and act accordingly?" she reflects. "As I see it, indeed, they were."
