This episode of "The Story" from The Times and The Sunday Times, hosted by Manveen Rana, features Rosamund Urwin, the media editor of The Sunday Times, discussing the recent scandals at the BBC that led to the resignations of its Director-General, Tim Davie, and Head of News, Debra Tannesse. The discussion revolves around a leaked memo detailing an edited clip of Donald Trump in a BBC documentary and wider concerns about bias, particularly regarding anti-Semitism and coverage of trans issues. Urwin explains the timeline of the scandal, the BBC's slow response, and the potential long-term consequences for the institution, including the future of the license fee and the need for internal reform to restore trust.
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