BBC chief Tim Davie ‘threatens to axe comedy shows for being too left wing’

BBC chief Tim Davie is reportedly planning to overhaul the broadcaster’s comedy shows – as he believes they are too “left wing”. The new director-general thinks the corporation’s shows are seen as too one-sided and need a radical overhaul, sources told the Daily Telegraph. Davie is reportedly set to axe a series of shows, and […]

BBC chief Tim Davie is reportedly planning to overhaul the broadcaster’s comedy shows – as he believes they are too “left wing”.

The new director-general thinks the corporation’s shows are seen as too one-sided and need a radical overhaul, sources told the Daily Telegraph.

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Davie is reportedly set to axe a series of shows, and in his first speech on Thursday will try to restore “trust and confidence” in the BBC.

Sources claim that no decisions had been made on which shows face the chop, and that Davie would only set a “direction of travel” in his talk.

BBC programme creators will be expected to find a better balance of targets on the shows, rather than just aiming jokes at the Conservatives.

Those running comedy panel shows will also be encouraged to book guests with a wider range of opinions on issues in the UK.

Tory MP Ben Bradley told the Daily Telegraph: “In recent years lots of BBC comedy shows are just constant left-wing rants about the Tories and Brexit.

If the BBC is to truly represent all licence fee payers, that needs to change.

“I’d like to see more right-leaning comedians given a chance rather than being effectively blacklisted for their views.

“Tim Davie appears to be talking a good game on sorting bias at the BBC, but whether it’ll lead to real change, time will tell.”

The BBC decline to comment when contacted by The Sun last night.

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