Ex- BBC Advisers Undergo Members of Parliament's Grilling After Allegations of Prejudice in Unauthorized Memorandum

We open with queries from Tory Member of Parliament the panel's head, who oversees the panel.

She commences by offering details to the unauthorized memo prepared by Michael Prescott and released in the Telegraph.

"I don't want the BBC leaning toward one side or the other, I just want it balanced, impartial and just," he states.

In response to a query whether he considers the BBC is systematically partial, the adviser answers: "Absolutely not. Let's be clear, numerous aspects the BBC does is exceptional - both informative and entertainment content."

But he adds: "There remains significant effort that needs to be done at the BBC."

A further previous consultant BBC consultant questioned by the group, Caroline Daniel, remarks she views the British Broadcasting Corporation extremely earnestly and that it operates a "continuous process and lively discussion" regarding fluid and multifaceted topics.

"Was the BBC ready to have a genuine dialogue and argument and act accordingly?" she questions. "From my perspective, indeed, they were."