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The Independent
5 days ago
- The Independent
Tim Davie says he can ‘lead' the BBC in ‘right way' in wake of scandals
BBC director-general Tim Davie has said he can 'lead' the corporation in the 'right way' following a series of reputational scandals faced by the organisation. The BBC has been criticised for a number of failings in recent months which include breaching its own accuracy editorial guidelines, livestreaming the controversial Bob Vylan Glastonbury set, and recent misconduct allegations surrounding the former MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace. The corporation's annual report showed that Mr Davie, who has been in the role since 2020, has had a 3.8% pay rise with his salary going up £20,000 from £527,000 last year to £547,000. Mr Davie was asked during the release of the corporation's 2024/2025 annual report on Tuesday whether he would resign. He said: 'I simply think I'm in a place where I can work to improve dramatically the BBC and lead it in the right way. 'We will make mistakes, but I think as a leadership and myself, I've been very clear, and I think we have been decisive. 'There's enormous, massive noise and different opinions about what we should do, but I think we have been clear. We are making the right decisions. We're being transparent on what we do, and I think that's what counts. I would also say that under my tenure, I've set a very clear stall out in terms of impartiality. 'I think we're setting a global standard in terms of public service broadcasting and media. 'Under my leadership, and the team I've assembled, I think we feel very passionately about that. ' One of the things that I focus on, as a leader, is there has never been a more important time for public service broadcasting. ' Gaza has been the most challenging editorial issue I've had to deal with, but the importance of fair, balanced reporting, the need for high quality, homegrown programming in the face of massive pressure, I think, has never, ever been greater. 'I believe my leadership and the team I've assembled can really help the leadership thrive in that environment.' This comes after a review conducted by Peter Johnston, the director of editorial complaints and reviews – which is independent of BBC News, and published on Monday, found its documentary, Gaza: Surviving a Warzone, breached BBC editorial guidelines on accuracy for failing to disclose details of the narrator's father. The report did not find any other breaches of editorial guidelines, including breaches of impartiality and also found no evidence that 'outside interests' 'inappropriately impacted on the programme'. Since the report was published, broadcasting regulator Ofcom announced it would investigate the documentary under its own broadcasting code, which states that factual programmes 'must not materially mislead the audience'. Dr Samir Shah, BBC chair, added: 'I want to be absolutely clear that I and the board support Tim Davie's leadership fully. 'He has shown very confident and decisive leadership in a very, very challenging environment, right from the start 'The number of issues of vision from people behaving badly to News in some cases, when it's appropriate, decisively and shouldn't do it all, in other cases, 'We are the BBC, and we will do this properly. We do it fairly, we do it correctly, and we will then take action. That's where we are at the moment. 'Tim Davie and his team, and Tim in particular, has shown very strong leadership throughout all this period, and he has my full support.'
The Review Geek
6 days ago
- The Review Geek
The Institute (2025) – Season 1 Episode 2 'Shots for Dots' Recap & Review
Episode 2 Episode 2 of The Institute begins with Iris' graduation to the Back Half. Kalisha wants in on the escape plan as well. Sigsby and Tony are overenthusiastic while Maureen pities Iris. In town, Tim barely evades Hollister. Wendy informs him that two armed robbers may hit the town but he refuses a gun. It is still awkward between them and he tries to joke with her. She isn't amused but she seems to be warming up to him. The Institute's mysterious leader calls Sigsby and Stackhouse regarding the Michelle fiasco. Sigsby and Stackhouse have different priorities but they need more recruiters and kids. Much to Stackhouse's annoyance, Sigsby convinces the leader to put Kate on the recruiting team. Soon, it is time for Luke's first experiment and Tony is absolutely gleeful. Hendricks puts on a superior air as he believes in the righteous mission of the Institute. Onto the test, Luke needs to tell them whenever he sees dots in his vision. He feels sick but after much coercion, is able to move a box and chair. In town, a frantic Annie hounds Mrs. Sloane. Zoe Sloane died in an accident but Annie thinks it was murder. Tim is able to calm her down but he doesn't win any points with Officer Drew who looks down on Annie. Back at the institute, Maureen checks in on Luke as she takes him back to the rec room. But George is in a much worse condition. He is in the 'Dream Box' phase which is the last one before graduating to the Back Half. It pushes a TP to develop TK powers and a TK to develop TP powers. In this test, they need to line up the lights to stop the pain. Tony messes around with Nicky and he has had enough. Nicky and Luke head out on the pretext of playing basketball. They discuss their options and Luke figures their only shot is to turn a staff member to help them escape. He also notices a factory that emits a lot of smoke every week. Meanwhile, Tim and Wendy discuss Zoe's death. The town river has a forbidden area called the Red Steps where the currents are strong. Years ago, a group of kids, including Zoe, got drunk and got swept off. They all showed up dead a few days later. Annie came to town much later and figured it wasn't an accident. Tim is curious about Annie since she knew private things about him but Wendy chalks off her ramblings to preternatural delusions. Is Annie a TP!? We see that George's TK powers have gotten stronger as he is able to move a coin. Luke pushes him to practice moving bigger targets. Most recruits remain in the First Half for 15 days. It isn't enough for them to amplify their powers to hurt the staff. Kalisha wants to turn Maureen who has been kind enough to even tell them the CCTV's blind spots. But Kalisha is not strong enough to mind-read secrets. As they wonder what to do, Luke fills them in that Avery, the latest recruit, is arriving soon. Nicky also teases Kalisha for her kissing precaution and we learn that she just had chicken pox. Later that night, Luke starts timing the night patrols. Before Tim begins his shift, he heads to the gas station. He ends up befriending the owner, Dobira. He then checks on Annie who wants to tell him about the Institute. They are interrupted by gunshots. The two state robbers have arrived with a bang. Tim scares them off by lying that he has a gun. He gets their license plate but Dobira has been shot. When Hendricks turns in for the night, Stackhouse accosts him. As they head to their lodging, we learn that the Institute is not interested in Hendricks' PC track. However, Stackhouse is and he hints that he has some third-party buyers who are interested. They are to keep Sigsby out of it as she is the Institute's man. Stackhouse also knows that Sigsby and Hendricks are hooking up but since she is rude to him, Hendricks has no qualms in lying to her. And the potential candidate for the PC track seems to be Luke. Fortunately or unfortunately, Sigsby overhears them. Elsewhere, Tim thinks on his feet and slows down Dobira's bleeding while Drew is the first one at the scene. He panics and Tim has to walk him through what needs to be done. Once the ambulance arrives, Tim pushes Drew to take the credit. However, the deputy knows that Tim was responsible. At the end of The Institute Episode 2, the First Half kids wake up to a young Avery crying in the hallway. While George takes him to his room, Kalisha learns that Avery is a strong TP. They smile as they realise that he is their ticket to freedom. The Episode Review Book-to-show adaptations can be tricky when the source material is quite sparse. Some are too faithful but are unable to fill the runtime, while others introduce new subplots and flesh out secondary characters. Stephen King's latest adaptation, The Institute, falls in the second category. And with big names like Mary-Louise Parker, Ben Barnes and Julian Richings being cast as the adult characters in a book that primarily focuses on the kids, it is no brainer that the adaptation creates some drama for them to stay busy. But this adult drama is not as clear and entertaining as the main mystery. Hendricks, Stackhouse and Sigsby are involved in some office politics but to retain some suspense, their conflict is too vague. Tim flounders in the dark as he is frustratingly close to unearthing the Institute case but he keeps getting waylaid by townie misdaventures. And amidst this hodgepodge, the main mystery isn't executed well either. Freeman may be playing Luke with a neurodivergent streak but his actions do not line up with what is going around him. Too much screentime is spent on the kids discussing the logistics of their escape plan and half of their progress is conveniently mentioned off-screen like Avery's arrival and Maureen's intel. What's surprising is that the director, Jack Bender, is known for some really great TV shows like Lost and From. So, why does the narrative in The Institute feel so choppy and contrived? Previous Episode Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Sunday Brunch star tearfully shares cancer update on live TV
Sunday Brunch star Morgan McGlynn Carr shared an emotional update with fans after being diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer last year Sunday's episode of Sunday Brunch took a heartfelt turn when regular guest and cheesemonger Morgan McGlynn Carr teared up while discussing her battle with breast cancer. During the live broadcast on Sunday (July 13), an emotional Morgan shared with hosts Simon Rimmer and Tim Lovejoy, as well as the star-studded panel, that she had "got the all clear". Tears welled up in her eyes as she made the announcement, barely holding them back in front of guests including Conan Gray, Sam Palladio, Adam Kay, Laura Checkley, Aggy K Adams and Amy Macdonald. Choking up, she admitted: "As some of you know and some of you don't, I'm already wobbling, I am sorry." In a supportive gesture, Tim offered Morgan a comforting hug as she continued: "I got diagnosed with breast cancer last October, so we got the all clear, like a week ago." Applause filled the studio as Morgan, seizing the moment, urged: "I was just going to say, check your lumps, your bumps and trust your gut and yeah, that's it really", reports the Express. Acknowledging her support system, Tim noted Morgan's "really supportive friendship group," to which Morgan couldn't help but tear up again, responding: "Yes, I've been taken on surprise trips and I've had the biggest support system including you guys as well." Morgan was on the verge of breaking down again as she tried to express: "The love and support that I've felt," and turning to the famous faces before her, she confessed: "I'm honestly not normally like this." Tim softly reassured her with the words: "It's a big thing to go through," capturing the emotional weight of the moment. Morgan, a regular on the show, recently opened up to her Instagram followers about her secret struggle with a life-altering illness. The cheesemonger posted a photo of herself from a hospital bed, accompanied by the caption: "In October 2024, I was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. It was nothing short of earth-shattering. But we've done our best to keep it as normal as possible for our daughter." A Sunday Brunch team member since 2016, Morgan married Ben Carr three years ago. Sharing an update on her life since the diagnosis, Morgan courageously recounted her experience: "Treatment is different for every person. "No two paths are the same. But here's what happened to me. I was given a week before chemo to get my ducks in a row, which included chopping my hair off and IVF and egg retrieval, something I'm incredibly grateful I was able to do. "Then came six months of weekly chemotherapy. The hardest thing I've ever done. Some weeks I sat for 13 hours at a time, thanks to my friends who kept me company. And for those who've been through the cold cap, you'll know it's no joke." Morgan confessed that she needed time to process her emotions before sharing her story, admitting she had been completely unaware of cancer symptoms prior to her diagnosis. Determined to make a difference, she bravely chose to open up about her health struggles, hoping her story might aid others facing similar challenges. Morgan passionately implored: "If even one person sees this and it prompts them to check a lump or get a second opinion, it could save a life. Please trust your gut." Catch Sunday Brunch every Sunday on Channel 4, starting at 10am.
