BBC Presenter Scandal: Timeline Released, Questions Mount

BBC director general Tim Davie defends the delay in speaking to the presenter at the center of the allegations, stating that the BBC's corporate investigations team deemed the allegations serious after assessing a 29-minute phone call. Davie acknowledges the damaging impact of the allegations on the BBC but emphasizes the importance of maintaining the newsroom's ability to report independently. The Metropolitan Police has asked the BBC to pause its internal investigation while they assess whether a criminal offense has been committed. Davie also addresses questions about the presenter's legal fees and his own lack of direct communication with the presenter, stating that these matters are not within the purview of the BBC.