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Broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby condemns Martin Bashir for the ‘bizarre and awful’ way he exploited ‘troubled’ Princess Diana for Panorama interview Veteran journalist slammed Bashir for using ‘deception and lies’ to secure Diana He said Bashir should have taken greater care over her emotional vulnerability BBC announced this week it would launch a full inquiry into … Read more
Veteran broadcaster David Dimbleby considers bid to become next BBC chairman to thwart No.10’s plan to potentially install an arch-critic at the corporation He was ‘horrified’ after reports No 10 wanted to give the job to Charles Moore Ex-Question Time host says role should go to ‘someone with a more open mind’ David Clementi, the … Read more
JON SOPEL, £245,000-a-year BBC salary: Jon Sopel, 60, is paid up to £245,000 a year in his role as the broadcaster’s North America Editor, covering all aspects of US news including politics, policy and business. But the presenter last year sparked a conflict of interest row after accepting tens of thousands of pounds from the biggest bank … Read more
Ex-Question Time host David Dimbleby calls Boris Johnson’s chief aide Dominic Cummings a ‘machine gun’ prepared to ‘massacre’ institutions including the BBC and judiciary – and even takes aim at ‘arrogant’ PM Mr Dimbleby, 81, said ‘there is something obnoxious’ about Dominic Cummings He also said politicians these days shy away from scrutiny and are … Read more
Jonathan Dimbleby warns BBC’s unwavering commitment to impartiality can ‘get in the way of the truth’ Veteran broadcaster said the commitment could hinder reporting the truth Dimbleby, 75, is making a programme on his father’s report from Bergen-Belsen BBC has been fighting to keep its £154.50 licence fee following pressure By Luke Andrews For Mailonline … Read more
Alan Partridge is taking to the streets. ‘I would man the barricades to defend the BBC,’ actor Steve Coogan pledged last week, before warning Ministers that ‘they’ll have a fight on their hands if they threaten it’. He won’t be alone. Yesterday BBC royalty, in the shape of veteran broadcaster David Dimbleby, joined the uprising. ‘The … Read more
David Dimbleby has launched a savage attack on ‘lying’ Boris Johnson’s ‘pernicious’ attempt to curb the BBC licence fee. The veteran broadcaster accused the Prime Minister of using the issue to undermine the corporation and avoid having his policies scrutinised. He said Mr Johnson ‘doesn’t give a damn’ about fairness because his landslide election victory … Read more