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BBC Bullying Review Finds “No Evidence Of Toxic Culture” But Says Behavior Of Small Number Of Individuals “Disproportionately” Affects Reputation & Morale
The BBC Workplace Culture Review has found no evidence of toxic culture but bad behaviour - it was sparked by Huw Edwards and Russell Brand.
Bullying and misconduct at the BBC had been under the microscope following a series of allegations made against top talent and senior figures including the likes of Russell Brand, Gregg Wallace and our own investigation into Breakfast boss Richard Frediani. While Director General Tim Davie has urged a “zero tolerance” approach, leaked emails from the BBC’s news and content bosses last week exposed a “really concerning” level of confidence over how the corporation handles bullying and harassment complaints, and in its whistleblowing procedures. This review resulted in a deluge of complaints about BBC power players from nearly 1,000 staff including allegations of a manager sexting graduates and a female journalist being offered a promotion on the condition of a sexual liaison at her boss’s country cottage.
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