Worth noting that a fundamental change to the way the BBC is funded, or its public service remit, has substantial knock on's. The UK's broadcast landscape is hugely enriched by a competitive BBC challenged by a successful commercial sector, and vice versa.

Changing that principle will cost dear.

we are being delayed due to breaking news - no idea when we're on yet but possibly 1.30pm.

The BBC also says that episode one of the first series is the biggest single episode on TV so far this year with 14.8m views (28+ day figures)

BBC: "Why weren't the mistakes dealt with on Trump, on anti-semitism, on women's rights?"

Deborah Turness: "I'm sure that story will emerge."

What does Deborah mean by that?

Also what stands out to me that the last three Director Generals have ended up resigning. A tricky role.

tbf he was only there two weeks