Tim Davie resigns as BBC director general after accusations of ‘serious and systemic’ bias in coverage

Sun, 09 Nov 2025

Davie says departure is ‘my own decision’, while head of news also quits. Insiders say it “feels like a coup” by broadcaster’s enemies

• BBC bias row: how a week of hostile headlines from rightwing media led to resignations

Tim Davie, the BBC’s director general, and the head of BBC News have resigned after a former adviser to the corporation accused it of “serious and systemic” bias in its coverage of issues including Donald Trump, Gaza and trans rights.

In an announcement that caused shock within the corporation, Davie said his departure was “entirely my decision” and it comes as the BBC prepares to apologise for the way it edited a Trump speech.