BBC executives give evidence on the corporation’s future
The Communications and Digital Committee takes evidence from BBC Director-General Tim Davie CBE and Chairman Dr Samir Shah CBE on the corporation’s future and its handling of the Huw Edwards scandal.
Meeting details
Background
The session addresses themes identified in the Committee’s 2022 report on BBC future funding, including the future of the BBC in the context of a declining number of licence fee payers; how the BBC will improve its offer to audiences who are turning away; the BBC’s coverage of the recent general election; and issues relating to local news.
The Committee also examines the corporation’s handling of the recent Huw Edwards case, and discusses how well the BBC is responding to issues that risk damaging public trust.
Possible areas for discussion
Possible areas for discussion with witnesses include:
- the BBC’s handling of the Huw Edwards case, in particular the corporation’s approach to addressing allegations of wrongdoing involving high profile presenters;
- the BBC’s approach to handling archive footage;
- the corporation’s work to engage audiences who are turning away; and
- issues relating to local news.