Pat Young

In this discussion, Pat Younge, former chief creative officer of BBC Television and chair of the British Broadcasting Challenge, delves into the recent turmoil at the BBC. He shares his bewilderment over the controversial resignations of key executives and critiques the governance failures that led to such chaos. The conversation highlights the legal threats from Donald Trump regarding an edited Panorama episode, with Pat advocating for a strong defense of public interest journalism. He also offers insights on potential reforms and the future leadership of the BBC.