The Pat Kenny Show The latest on the BBC resignations
Nov 10, 2025
Enda Brady, an International TV news anchor with TRT World, shares insights on the recent upheaval at the BBC after the resignation of high-profile executives. He discusses how a controversial edit of a Panorama documentary sparked this crisis. Enda reveals delays due to the complex BBC management structure and highlights previous controversies that weakened leadership credibility. The conversation also touches on external pressures from politics and the media's challenges in maintaining integrity while dealing with sensitive issues.
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Delayed Response Amplified The Crisis
- The BBC admitted a serious editorial error in a Panorama edit of Trump's January 6 speech and delayed action for a year.
- That delayed response and a leaked internal review escalated media scrutiny and leadership fallout.
Bureaucracy Hindered Fast Action
- Enda Brady says BBC bureaucracy and slow decision-making worsened the issue and cost jobs.
- Layers of management and dithering prevented a swift apology and resolution.
Glastonbury Footage Stayed Live Too Long
- Enda Brady recalls Glastonbury footage of Bob Vilan chanting 'death to the IDF' that stayed on the BBC feed for hours.
- That incident drew criticism from Jewish communities and added to a pattern of controversies.