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BBC director general and News CEO resign over Trump documentary edit
The BBC's director general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness have resigned after criticism that a Panorama documentary misled viewers by editing a speech by Donald Trump.

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BBC director resigns after criticism of the broadcaster’s editing of a Trump speech
BBC head resigns after criticism about the editing of a Trump speech
Telegraph journalist who revealed BBC doctored Donald Trump speech expresses ‘genuine shock’ at extent of scandal after director general’s resignation
The Telegraph journalist who revealed the BBC had doctored US President Donald Trump’s January 6 address has said he was “astonished” director general Tim Davie “did nothing” about the botched report ...

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A damning memo shows the BBC's issues are bigger than its coverage of Donald Trump
In Trump-dominated media world, editing video takes on new significance — as BBC uproar shows
BBC crisis recap: White House gloats as director general Tim Davie quits over Trump speech row
The corporation's CEO of News, Deborah Turness, also stepped down amid criticism viewers had been misled.

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Nandy says BBC must 'uphold highest standards' but warns against 'sustained attack' on corporation
Every time Trump has sued the media after he threatens $1 billion BBC legal action
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