Ex- BBC Consultants Face Members of Parliament's Inquiry In the Wake of Allegations of Partiality in Disclosed Document
We start with inquiries from Conservative lawmaker Caroline Dinenage, that oversees the committee.
She initiates by offering background to the disclosed memorandum written by Michael Prescott and released in a daily publication.
"I don't want the BBC tilting toward one side or the other, I just want it balanced, fair and fair," he states.
When asked if he thinks the BBC is structurally prejudiced, the adviser answers: "No, I do not. Let's be clear, tons of stuff the British Broadcasting Corporation does is world class - including documentary and non-factual programming."
Nevertheless, he states: "There exists significant effort that must be undertaken at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
A further former external British Broadcasting Corporation consultant examined by the panel, Caroline Daniel, remarks she takes the British Broadcasting Corporation with great importance and that it maintains a "ongoing system and active debate" regarding evolving and intricate subjects.
"Was the BBC willing to conduct a proper discussion and debate and act accordingly?" she questions. "From my perspective, indeed, they were."