The head of the BBC defended on Tuesday the broadcaster's response to allegations of sex abuse by late TV star Jimmy Savile before British lawmakers, but admitted its reputation had taken a hit.
Director General George Entwistle said the world's biggest public broadcaster regretted dropping a television probe into allegations of widespread abuse of underage girls by Savile.
But Entwistle, who only took over the position this summer, denied that pressure from BBC top brass had forced flagship current affairs television show "Newsnight" to shelve its investigation late last year.
"There is no question in my mind this is a very grave matter indeed," Entwistle told parliament's Culture, Media and Sport Committee. Full story...
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Director General George Entwistle said the world's biggest public broadcaster regretted dropping a television probe into allegations of widespread abuse of underage girls by Savile.
But Entwistle, who only took over the position this summer, denied that pressure from BBC top brass had forced flagship current affairs television show "Newsnight" to shelve its investigation late last year.
"There is no question in my mind this is a very grave matter indeed," Entwistle told parliament's Culture, Media and Sport Committee. Full story...
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