Peers to quiz BBC bosses on broadcaster’s future and Huw Edwards scandal

Edwards, 63, pleaded guilty in July to charges of having indecent images of children, with seven of the 41 being of the most serious type

The session will begin with their handling of the Edwards’ case. Picture: PA

BBC bosses will be questioned in Parliament on Tuesday on the corporation’s future and its handling of the Huw Edwards scandal.

Director-general Tim Davie and chairman Samir Shah will be questioned before the House of Lords’ Communications and Digital Committee on their future strategy, as well as the broadcaster’s funding model amid a decline in licence fee payers.