BBC launches inquiry into Newsnight management
BBC Director General-George Entwistle said he has ordered an immediate independent inquiry into "whether there were any failings in the BBC management of the Newsnight investigation."
BBC Director General-George Entwistle said he has ordered an immediate independent inquiry into "whether there were any failings in the BBC management of the Newsnight investigation."
A senior member of staff at the BBC has revealed he questioned Savile over rumours of abuse more than 20 years ago. Derek Chinnery, who as Radio 1 controller from 1978 to 1985 was Savile's boss, said he spoke to Savile about the rumours.