“Bashir lied and lied and lied” to secure Diana interview - Panorama whistleblower

The transcript discusses the scandal surrounding the BBC's Panorama show, focusing on the unethical methods used to secure an interview with Princess Diana. It highlights the creation of fake bank statements, the repeated lies by Bashir, and the BBC's subsequent smear campaign against whistleblowers. The text compares this incident to the phone hacking scandal, emphasizing the negative impact on BBC staff and the culture of fear it created. It calls for specific apologies to those affected and hopes for improved conduct in the future.

What was the initial reaction to the discovery of the falsified documents used in the Diana interview?

• Relief and acceptance

• Approval and support

• Shock and disbelief

• Indifference

What was the BBC's response to the whistleblowers who brought the falsified documents to light?

• They were rewarded

• They were ignored

• They were promoted

• They were smeared and dismissed

How does the speaker compare the BBC's scandal to another major media scandal?

• To the Watergate scandal

• To the phone hacking scandal

• To the Enron scandal

• To the Facebook data breach

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for the BBC to move forward from this scandal?

• Specific apologies and accountability

• Increasing funding

• A generic apology

• Ignoring the issue

What cultural change does the speaker advocate for within the BBC?

• Encouraging more entertainment shows

• Encouraging truth-telling without fear

• Promoting secrecy and silence

• Focusing solely on profits