Ex- BBC Specialists Participate in MPs' Grilling In the Wake of Claims of Prejudice in Unauthorized Document
We open with queries from Conservative lawmaker the panel's head, that oversees the panel.
She commences by giving background to the leaked memorandum written by Michael Prescott and printed in a national newspaper.
"I do not desire the BBC slanting this way or that way, My only wish is for it neutral, unbiased and equitable," he says.
In response to a query if he thinks the British Broadcasting Corporation is structurally prejudiced, Prescott replies: "No, I do not. To be clear, numerous aspects the British Broadcasting Corporation produces is exceptional - both informative and entertainment shows."
Nevertheless, he states: "There exists substantial tasks that needs to be done at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
The second ex-adviser British Broadcasting Corporation adviser questioned by the group, Caroline Daniel, says she regards the British Broadcasting Corporation extremely earnestly and that it maintains a "ongoing system and lively discussion" regarding dynamic and complex issues.
"Was the BBC ready to engage in a thorough discussion and argument and take action?" she reflects. "As I see it, yes they were."