BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO resign over Trump documentary edit

Published: 11/9/2025
BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO resign over Trump documentary edit
BBC Director General Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness have resigned following criticism of a Panorama documentary that edited a speech by Donald Trump. The resignations were prompted by accusations of bias and controversies surrounding the public broadcaster. The BBC faced backlash for editing Trump's speech to insinuate his involvement in the Capitol Hill riot, with political leaders expressing hope for reforms, while Trump welcomed the resignations. The internal memo also highlighted concerns about biased coverage in BBC Arabic and other issues within the organization, leading to a series of impartiality complaints and editorial guideline breaches.