BBC Chiefs Quit After Trump Speech Twist Sparks Global Uproar

BBC Chiefs Quit After Trump Speech Twist Sparks Global Uproar

Published : Nov 10, 2025, 11:03 AM IST

BBC Director-General Tim Davie and News Chief Deborah Turness have resigned following outrage over a Panorama episode accused of misrepresenting Donald Trump’s speech on the Capitol riots. The controversy, coupled with bias allegations on Israel-Hamas and trans issues, has shaken the broadcaster as it nears its crucial 2027 charter renewal.