BBC orders 'workplace culture' review after Huw Edwards and Strictly scandals

Director-general Tim Davie admitted the BBC’s estimation had been harmed by Edwards, 63, who was fixed a suspended condemnation for accessing indecent images of children arsenic young arsenic seven

The BBC has launched a reappraisal into its enactment civilization aft a bid of scandals including the disgraced newsreader Huw Edwards.

It volition beryllium led by Grahame Russell, caput of Change Associates, and is expected to study adjacent spring. BBC president Samir Shah said: “I cannot emphasise capable that I americium afloat committed to tackling inappropriate oregon abusive behaviour. What is wide to maine is that we indispensable guarantee the BBC is simply a safe, unafraid and welcoming workplace for everyone.”

Director-general Tim Davie admitted the BBC’s estimation had been harmed by Edwards, 63, who was fixed a suspended condemnation for accessing indecent images of children arsenic young arsenic seven.

Other scandals the broadcaster has faced see allegations astir the attraction of contestants connected Strictly Come Dancing and the sacking of presenter Jermaine Jenas aft helium admitted sending inappropriate messages to pistillate colleagues.

The outer reappraisal volition absorption connected however the BBC tin guarantee the consequences of inappropriate behaviour are understood by everyone, and helping radical to consciousness assured to talk up astir issues.