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It would be naive to think that the timing of the Culture Secretary’s attempted emasculation of the BBC was coincidental. A smokescreen was clearly needed to deflect attention from the frat house antics at Downing Street – or as it’s now known in Conservative circles, party HQ.
Lord Michael Grade, 78, said the BBC was right to hold the government to account but added that its 'macho culture' was 'unnecessary' in covering the Partygate scandal.
The former head of the corporation gives his views on its news coverage, the licence fee and his application to run Ofcom
Lord Michael Grade said the corporation was right to hold the government to account but added that its ‘macho culture’ was ‘unnecessary’.
Lord Michael Grade said the corporation was right to hold the government to account but added that its ‘macho culture’ was ‘unnecessary’.