Yesterday, BBC chairman Samir Shah admitted to an 'error of judgment' over the editing but rejected claims of systemic bias and stopped short of issuing a direct apology to Mr Trump. He confirmed that he had received communication from the President's legal team and was considering making a formal apology. 'But he's a litigious fellow. So we should be prepared for all outcomes,' he added. A BBC spokesman said it 'will review the letter and respond directly in due course'.
It has responded. And now it can face the consequences.
In other developments yesterday:
- A civil war broke out between the BBC board and its news operation over the impartiality row, with fingers being pointed from both sides;
- There were suggestions it may take as long as nine months to find a replacement for Mr Davie, but he is said to have 'had enough' and will look to relinquish the role sooner;
- The BBC was on alert for more possible resignations as critics called for a clear-out of executives;
- Downing Street acknowledged mistakes had been made but backed the corporation, despite growing calls to scrap the licence fee.
Could The Donald finally finish the hated telly tax for us? We can but hope!
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