Once again, the one that the British affectionately nickname “Auntie” (Tata) is at the heart of passions across the Channel.
This time, it is the political impartiality of the BBC, questioned by Boris Johnson upon his arrival in business, which is the object of the controversy.
Its new boss, Tim Davie, who took the reins of the public institution on September 1, intends to carry out a certain reframing.
Even before he took office, the press revealed that Tim Davie intended to cut some humorous shows that were too "left-handed" and showing bias on sensitive issues such as Brexit.
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Even though it has come back to favor with its central role in news during the coronavirus crisis, the public broadcasting group has been the target of numerous attacks from the conservative camp in recent months.
The BBC is accused of being too partisan, too leftist and fundamentally anti-Brexit.
It is also criticized for not being representative enough
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