why did tim davie resign

Tim Davie resigned as BBC Director-General in November 2025. The stated reason was pressure from criticisms over editorial impartiality and a specific Panorama documentary about Donald Trump that critics said was mis-edited to imply Trump incited violence. Davie acknowledged “very intense personal and professional demands” and said he had to take ultimate responsibility for mistakes, signaling that the decision was his in the context of ongoing scrutiny of the BBC’s coverage and perceived bias.