As we move towards stumps in the media day, there's no sign of the MacQuarrie report into BBC News' decision to both re-hire and then promote Martin Bashir.
But graphic artist Matt Wiessler, the whistleblower who exposed Martin Bashir’s requisition of forged fantasy bank statements, has been up to Broadcasting House to receive an apology in person from current DG, Tim Davie.
“We talked about all sorts of things and we shared opinions on a lot of things about the future of the BBC and it was all very good. He was again and again saying that ‘this is not just from me, it’s from all current BBC staff who are annoyed and upset that this is not settled yet’. It’s an unreserved apology.”
He has lawyers negotiating potential compensation from the BBC, after previous DG Lord Hall ended his access to BBC work. "I’ve told my lawyers ages ago, I want no part in negotiations. It has to go through the legal framework because it’s licence payers’ money and it has to be fair."
More details in The Guardian.
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