Enda Brady: The world needs the BBC to clean up its act so it can be strong and fair again

The BBC have started looking for someone to replace Tim Davie after the Donald Trump controversy, but what they need is someone who can tackle the institutional problems there, writes Enda Brady

Outgoing BBC Director-General Tim Davie outside BBC Broadcasting House in London following his resignation. Photo: Lucy North/PA

“FAKE NEWS!” We’ve heard that belligerent Donald Trump cry so many times now that it had almost lost its effect and yet this week it brought the BBC to its knees. Two big-name resignations, reputational battering and a bn lawsuit all off the back of one doctored clip.

Just what the hell were they thinking at Panorama? Editing Donald Trump so blatantly to make him appear to say something in a way he never actually said it was appalling journalism. It’s beyond belief that nobody complained a year ago when it was broadcast, that they managed to dodge a bullet for so long. But Trump hit the bullseye this week, big time.