{"id":957867,"date":"2025-11-10T14:32:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T14:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/?p=957867"},"modified":"2025-11-10T14:32:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T14:32:58","slug":"should-worry-us-all-uk-outrage-as-bbc-bosses-culled-after-trump-fury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/should-worry-us-all-uk-outrage-as-bbc-bosses-culled-after-trump-fury\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Should Worry Us All\u2019: UK Outrage as BBC Bosses Culled After Trump Fury"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/should-worry-us-all-uk-outrage-as-bbc-bosses-culled-after-trump-fury\/#_Summary\" title=\"\u00a0Summary\">\u00a0Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/should-worry-us-all-uk-outrage-as-bbc-bosses-culled-after-trump-fury\/#Case_Study_1_The_Trump_Speech-Editing_Scandal\" title=\"Case Study 1: The Trump Speech-Editing Scandal\">Case Study 1: The Trump Speech-Editing Scandal<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/should-worry-us-all-uk-outrage-as-bbc-bosses-culled-after-trump-fury\/#What_happened\" title=\"What happened\">What happened<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/should-worry-us-all-uk-outrage-as-bbc-bosses-culled-after-trump-fury\/#Why_it_matters\" title=\"Why it matters\">Why it matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/should-worry-us-all-uk-outrage-as-bbc-bosses-culled-after-trump-fury\/#Outcomes_implications\" title=\"Outcomes \/ implications\">Outcomes \/ implications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/should-worry-us-all-uk-outrage-as-bbc-bosses-culled-after-trump-fury\/#Case_Study_2_Broader_Editorial_and_Institutional_Governance_Failures\" title=\"Case Study 2: Broader Editorial and Institutional Governance Failures\">Case Study 2: Broader Editorial and Institutional Governance Failures<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/should-worry-us-all-uk-outrage-as-bbc-bosses-culled-after-trump-fury\/#What_happened-2\" title=\"What happened\">What happened<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/should-worry-us-all-uk-outrage-as-bbc-bosses-culled-after-trump-fury\/#Why_it_matters-2\" title=\"Why it matters\">Why it matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/should-worry-us-all-uk-outrage-as-bbc-bosses-culled-after-trump-fury\/#Outcomes_implications-2\" title=\"Outcomes \/ implications\">Outcomes \/ implications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/should-worry-us-all-uk-outrage-as-bbc-bosses-culled-after-trump-fury\/#Comments_Reflections\" title=\"Comments &amp; Reflections\">Comments &amp; Reflections<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_happened\"><\/span>\u00a0What happened<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>BBC Director-General Tim Davie announced his resignation, and the Head of News\/Current Affairs at the BBC, Deborah Turness, also resigned. (<a title=\"BBC boss and head of news quit after criticism of Trump documentary edit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/media-telecom\/britains-bbc-boss-tim-davie-resigns-following-criticism-over-trump-documentary-2025-11-09\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Reuters<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The trigger: A leaked internal memo by former BBC editorial adviser Michael Prescott alleged that a flagship BBC documentary (on the programme Panorama) had edited a speech by Donald Trump (January 6 2021) in a way that misleadingly suggested he incited the US Capitol riot \u2014 by splicing together segments of his speech and omitting parts where he called for peaceful protest. (<a title=\"A leaked memo brought down two senior BBC bosses \u2014 here's what it said - ABC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2025-11-10\/bbc-bosses-resignation-trump-edit-explained\/105991616?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">ABC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The BBC acknowledged \u201cmistakes\u201d and in letters to staff both leaders said they were stepping down (Turness: the controversy \u201chas reached a stage where it is causing damage to the BBC \u2013 an institution that I love.\u201d) (<a title=\"Tim Davie quits as BBC director-general after Trump speech Panorama controversy | The Independent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/bbc-tim-davie-resigns-panorama-speech-edit-panorama-b2861801.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The broader leak also made accusations far beyond that one clip \u2014 citing suspected bias in BBC Arabic\u2019s coverage of Gaza, alleged suppression of transgender-issues reporting, and other editorial governance failings. (<a title=\"BBC Director-General Tim Davie resigns after misleading Trump report | The latest National and International News - upday News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upday.com\/uk\/uknews\/bbc-director-general-tim-davie-resigns-after-misleading-trump-report\/h594f7n?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Upday News<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The resignations come at a critical time: the BBC is negotiating its future funding and charter, facing competition, and dealing with internal culture and trust issues. (<a title=\"Tim Davie quits as BBC director-general after Trump speech Panorama controversy | The Independent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/bbc-tim-davie-resigns-panorama-speech-edit-panorama-b2861801.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Why_it_matters_whats_at_stake\"><\/span>\u00a0Why it matters \/ what\u2019s at stake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Impartiality &amp; trust<\/strong>: The BBC is the UK\u2019s public broadcaster funded by licence fee-payers, so editorial impartiality is a core requirement. Errors like misleading editing strike at the heart of trust.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power of media institutions<\/strong>: As Newsweek noted, the BBC has global reach (hundreds of millions weekly) so failures here have ripple effects on how media is perceived worldwide. (<a title=\"BBC Bosses Resign After Trump Clip Scandal - Newsweek\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/bbc-bosses-resign-after-trump-clip-scandal-11018472?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Newsweek<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Political &amp; democratic consequences<\/strong>: The fact that a US-President\u2019s speech (and its representation) is central raises major questions about media influence, narrative framing, and cross-national reputation. Trump himself accused the BBC of interfering in a U.S. election, calling it \u201ca foreign country \u2026 What a terrible thing for democracy!\u201d (<a title=\"Tim Davie resigns as BBC director general after accusations of 'serious and systemic' bias in coverage\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/media\/2025\/nov\/09\/tim-davie-expected-to-resign-bbc-director-general?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Guardian<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Internal accountability<\/strong>: The leak and resignations point to deeper problems in editorial oversight, culture, and governance. If top bosses are resigning, it signals systemic issues rather than isolated mistakes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Precedents &amp; future risk<\/strong>: If a major broadcaster like the BBC is seen to mis-manage editorial integrity, it sets a worrying precedent for other media organisations \u2014 about how they handle political content, large power centres, and public funding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Key_comments_and_reactions\"><\/span>\u00a0Key comments and reactions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said: \u201cI had my disagreements with the BBC under Tim Davie but he was a decent man doing a difficult job. To see Trump\u2019s White House claiming credit for his downfall \u2026 should worry us all.\u201d (<a title=\"BBC Bosses Resign After Trump Clip Scandal - Newsweek\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/bbc-bosses-resign-after-trump-clip-scandal-11018472?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Newsweek<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy called the allegations \u201cincredibly serious\u201d and said the government was treating them with the gravity they demand. (<a title=\"Tim Davie steps down as BBC Director General over misleading Trump speech edit | The Standard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/news\/uk\/tim-davie-steps-down-as-bbc-director-general-after-accusations-of-bias-b1257317.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Standard<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>From within the media analysis: The Independent noted that the BBC is \u201cpilloried by the right \u2026 pilloried by the left\u201d and that this controversy sits amid a \u201cweather-front of scrutiny\u201d around how public service broadcast handles bias. (<a title=\"BBC boss Tim Davie resigns after criticism over Trump speech edit | Media News | Al Jazeera\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2025\/11\/9\/bbc-director-general-tim-davie-resigns-over-editing-of-trump-speech?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Al Jazeera<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Summary\"><\/span>\u00a0Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In short: The BBC\u2019s editorial credibility has taken a major hit. Two of its most senior figures resigned following evidence of misleading editing of a politically charged speech, plus wider accusations of bias and editorial governance failings. The stakes are high \u2014 for the BBC\u2019s future funding, for public trust in media, for how powerful institutions manage political content, and for the broader health of democratic discourse.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Here are <strong>two detailed case studies<\/strong> plus commentary related to the headline \u201c\u2018Should Worry Us All\u2019: UK Outrage as BBC Bosses Culled After Trump Fury\u201d.<br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_1_The_Trump_Speech-Editing_Scandal\"><\/span>Case Study 1: The Trump Speech-Editing Scandal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happened\"><\/span>What happened<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The BBC\u2019s top leadership \u2014 Director-General Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness \u2014 resigned after a major editorial controversy. (<a title=\"BBC boss and head of news quit after criticism of Trump documentary edit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/media-telecom\/britains-bbc-boss-tim-davie-resigns-following-criticism-over-trump-documentary-2025-11-09\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Reuters<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The trigger: A documentary by BBC\u2019s flagship programme Panorama reportedly <strong>spliced together two parts<\/strong> of a speech given by Donald Trump on 6 January 2021, making it <em>appear<\/em> as if he said \u201cWe\u2019re going to walk down to the Capitol and I\u2019ll be there with you and we fight \u2026 we fight like hell.\u201d Critics say this omitted context where Trump had asked supporters to protest peacefully. (<a title=\"A leaked memo brought down two senior BBC bosses \u2014 here's what it said - ABC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2025-11-10\/bbc-bosses-resignation-trump-edit-explained\/105991616?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">ABC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The editing occurred just before a U.S. presidential election, and the leak of an internal memo by former standards adviser Michael Prescott alleged systemic failures in BBC coverage (beyond just this edit) \u2014 including on Gaza, transgender coverage and other editorial-governance issues. (<a title=\"A leaked memo brought down two senior BBC bosses \u2014 here's what it said - ABC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2025-11-10\/bbc-bosses-resignation-trump-edit-explained\/105991616?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">ABC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>At the time of resignations, the BBC said \u201cthere have been mistakes made and as Director-General I have to take ultimate responsibility.\u201d \u2014 Tim Davie. (<a title=\"Top BBC bosses resign over edit of Donald Trump documentary - ABC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2025-11-10\/bbc-bosses-resign-over-trump-documentary-edit-criticism\/105990372?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">ABC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Turness said the ongoing controversy \u201chas reached a stage where it is causing damage to the BBC \u2013 an institution that I love.\u201d (<a title=\"BBC director general Tim Davie and News boss Deborah Turness resign over edited Trump documentary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/tv\/bbc-director-general-tim-davie-and-news-boss-deborah-turness-resign-over-edited-trump-documentary-3906792?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">NME<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_it_matters\"><\/span>Why it matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The BBC is funded by the licence fee in the UK and holds the public responsibility for impartial journalism \u2014 so to have a lead broadcaster accused of misleading editing raises trust and legitimacy concerns.<\/li>\n<li>The fact that it involved a speech by a former U.S. President connected to a historic political event (Jan 6) amplifies the scrutiny.<\/li>\n<li>The internal memo suggests the issue may not have been a single error, but possibly symptomatic of deeper editorial governance weaknesses at the BBC.<\/li>\n<li>The resignations of top brass signal a shake-up: when the DG and News CEO step aside, it means organisational accountability is under pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outcomes_implications\"><\/span>Outcomes \/ implications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The BBC Board, its Chair Samir Shah and government oversight will face questions about how such an error occurred and what systemic reforms are required. (<a title=\"BBC boss and head of news quit after Trump documentary edit criticism | The Straits Times\" href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/europe\/britains-bbc-boss-tim-davie-resigns-following-criticism-over-trump-documentary-edit?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Straits Times<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Political fallout: Some commentators say this is a win for critics of the BBC\u2019s perceived bias, and a warning that public broadcasters are being held to tighter standards in hyper-polarised times.<\/li>\n<li>For the BBC\u2019s future: This may affect the upcoming review of the BBC Charter (due 2027) and its negotiation with government over funding and independence. (<a title=\"BBC boss and head of news quit after criticism of Trump documentary edit By Reuters\" href=\"https:\/\/www.investing.com\/news\/stock-market-news\/britains-bbc-boss-tim-davie-resigns-following-criticism-over-trump-documentary-edit-4344381?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Investing.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_2_Broader_Editorial_and_Institutional_Governance_Failures\"><\/span>Case Study 2: Broader Editorial and Institutional Governance Failures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happened-2\"><\/span>What happened<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Beyond the Trump speech-edit, the leaked memo raised several other concerns: alleged anti-Israel bias in the BBC Arabic service, suppression of stories around sex\/gender issues, and weak internal responses when concerns were raised. (<a title=\"A leaked memo brought down two senior BBC bosses \u2014 here's what it said - ABC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2025-11-10\/bbc-bosses-resignation-trump-edit-explained\/105991616?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">ABC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>One source inside the BBC described the resignations as feeling like \u201ca coup\u201d from external pressures and internal unrest. (<a title=\"Tim Davie resigns as BBC director general after accusations of 'serious and systemic' bias in coverage\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/media\/2025\/nov\/09\/tim-davie-expected-to-resign-bbc-director-general?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Guardian<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Culture &amp; Media Secretary Lisa Nandy described the allegations as \u201cincredibly serious\u201d. (<a title=\"BBC boss Tim Davie resigns after criticism over Trump speech edit | Media News | Al Jazeera\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2025\/11\/9\/bbc-director-general-tim-davie-resigns-over-editing-of-trump-speech?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Al Jazeera<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_it_matters-2\"><\/span>Why it matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>It implies that the issue is not just one documentary or one bad edit \u2014 there may be deeper problems around editorial oversight, culture, and accountability within a major public service broadcaster.<\/li>\n<li>In democratic societies, public media are part of the information ecosystem and the longer-term implications of trust erosion are serious: how people perceive news, how they engage politically, how they assess what is impartial or not.<\/li>\n<li>The case raises questions around \u201cwho watches the watchers\u201d \u2014 when a broadcaster has such scale and influence, what mechanisms ensure it meets its own standards, and how it responds when things go wrong.<\/li>\n<li>For other media organisations and governments, this could set a precedent: high-profile accountability, resignations from senior leadership, and institution-wide reviews.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outcomes_implications-2\"><\/span>Outcomes \/ implications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The BBC may implement stronger safeguards: more transparent editorial processes, clearer provenance of documentary edits, closer scrutiny of internal memos and whistleblowing.<\/li>\n<li>External regulation might tighten: regulators may impose stricter standards for public broadcasters, especially around impartiality.<\/li>\n<li>Public perception risk: the \u201cshould worry us all\u201d tagline reflects the idea that if the flagship public broadcaster mis-steps, it undermines broader media trust \u2014 which is a civic challenge, not just a BBC one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comments_Reflections\"><\/span>Comments &amp; Reflections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Some commentators argue the resignations are <em>the right thing<\/em> \u2014 accountability matters \u2014 but also emphasise that replacing leadership alone doesn\u2019t fix culture. For example:<br \/>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWhat we\u2019ve seen is essentially a political decapitation.\u201d \u2014 communications professor Steven Barnett, regarding the resignations. (<a title=\"Top BBC bosses resign over edit of Donald Trump documentary - ABC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2025-11-10\/bbc-bosses-resign-over-trump-documentary-edit-criticism\/105990372?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">ABC<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li>Others are more sceptical:<br \/>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cTo suggest that this was such a cardinal editorial mistake, that the director-general and the director of news should resign is quite ridiculous.\u201d \u2014 same professor. (<a title=\"Top BBC bosses resign over edit of Donald Trump documentary - ABC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2025-11-10\/bbc-bosses-resign-over-trump-documentary-edit-criticism\/105990372?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">ABC<\/a>)<br \/>\nThe critique here is: is this exit proportionate to the error? Or does it reflect a broader upheaval in media governance?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li>The phrase \u201cshould worry us all\u201d appears in commentary because:\n<ol>\n<li>A public institution trusted for impartiality apparently cut corners \u2014 that shakes trust.<\/li>\n<li>In polarised times, audiences are quick to believe media is biased \u2014 so every misstep magnifies division.<\/li>\n<li>The interplay of politics, media, and public funding means there are systemic risks: if public broadcasters lose legitimacy, the information ecosystem weakens.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Political dimension:\n<ul>\n<li>President Trump alone weighed in, accusing the BBC of interfering in U.S. elections. (<a title=\"BBC boss and head of news quit after criticism of Trump documentary edit - CNA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/world\/bbc-tim-davie-deborah-turness-trump-documentary-criticism-5456526?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">CNA<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>In the UK, different political factions seized the moment: critics of the BBC used this as fodder for broader reform arguments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Institutional caution: The resignation of senior executive roles, rather than editorial staff, suggests the issue was seen as top-level, not just production failure. It signals the Board\/leadership acknowledges \u201csystemic\u201d rather than \u201cisolated\u201d failure.<\/li>\n<li>For media consumers: The episode is a reminder to maintain media literacy, question how content is assembled, recognise that even flagship institutions can err, and remain aware of the institutional frameworks behind journalism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a0What happened BBC Director-General Tim Davie announced his resignation, and the Head of News\/Current Affairs at the BBC, Deborah Turness, also resigned. 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