The Government will look at whether reforms of BBC governance are required in the wake of Lord Dyson’s “damning” report on the 1995 Panorama Diana interview, ministers have said. Lord Dyson’s findings that the broadcaster covered up the “deceitful behaviour” of journalist Martin Bashir in the handling of his interview with Diana, Princess of Wales was met with criticism from her two sons. In a statement released on Thursday evening, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said the Government will consider whether further changes are needed at the BBC following Lord Dyson’s report. He said: “Lord Dyson’s report reveals damning failings at the heart of the BBC. “We will now reflect on Lord Dyson’s thorough report and consider whether further governance reforms at the BBC are needed in the mid-term Charter review.

Source: Irish Independent May 21, 2021 08:15 UTC