Tim Davie: How BBC director general addressed scandals over the years

Tim Davie: How BBC director general addressed scandals over the years

Throughout his tenure as BBC director general, Tim Davie encountered a series of challenges, from controversies surrounding presenter Gary Lineker to issues surrounding Bob Vylan at Glastonbury and the airing of the documentary Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone.

Assuming the role of director general of the BBC in September 2020, Tim Davie had previously served as acting director general between November 2012 and April 2013. In an interview during his initial appointment as acting director general in 2012, Davie emphasized the importance of strong leadership within the BBC, stating, “the BBC needs strong leadership, that’s what I want to bring.”

After two decades of service with the corporation, Tim Davie made the decision to step down from his position as director general. His time at the helm of the BBC was marked by various challenges and controversies that tested his leadership abilities.

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