{"id":60954,"date":"2025-04-29T19:04:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T19:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/60954\/"},"modified":"2025-04-29T19:04:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T19:04:10","slug":"bbcs-biggest-names-hauled-in-for-urgent-meetings-over-behaviour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/60954\/","title":{"rendered":"BBC’s biggest names hauled in for urgent meetings over ‘behaviour’"},"content":{"rendered":"

On-air talent are to have urgent meetings spelling out what is ‘expected behaviour’ in wide-ranging changes at the BBC in the wake of the Huw Edwards scandal – ‘no-one is exempt’\"HuwBBC carried out a review after the Huw Edwards scandal (Image: PA)<\/p>\n

The BBC<\/a>\u2019s biggest stars are set to be hauled in before bosses in a massive crack down on bad behaviour. All on-air staff at the Corporation are set to have \u201cformal face to face conversations\u201d setting out \u201cexpected behaviours\u201d and \u201cBBC values\u201d.<\/p>\n

A source said: \u201cNo matter how big a star you are, everyone will be sat down and spoken to\u2026.noone will be exempt. The BBC want it to be known they mean business.\u201d The plans are revealed in the BBC\u2019s damning 62-page review<\/a> which was launched in the wake of the Huw Edwards<\/a> explicit photos affair.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: BBC star dubbed ‘untouchable’ slammed for ‘exceptionally inappropriate language’<\/a>\"HuwReport launched after Huw Edwards scandal(Image: PA)<\/p>\n

In the meetings, the stars will be told about \u201cspecific examples of unacceptable behaviours\u201d that they must refrain from adopting, as well as \u201crole model examples\u201d. They will also be given \u201crefreshers\u201d on how to \u201cdeal with being in the public eye\u201d, as well as coping with social media abuse.<\/p>\n

Bosses are also set to clamp down on external, paid-for work away from the BBC which could present a potential conflict of interest. Insiders say that the BBC is also looking at trying to crack down on too-powerful agents, who represent the stars.<\/p>\n

A source said: \u201cAgents often insist complaints from management about their clients go through them, rather than direct. As a result, the feedback is often sugar-coated, and the difficult conversations about their behaviour aren\u2019t taking place.\u201d The report itself signalled tensions within the BBC from rank and file staffers over its stars employing agents to represent their interests.<\/p>\n

There was unease over the fact that agents could help with career development, whereas everyday staff would have to fend for themselves. The report says: \u201cWho talks career development? \u2013 and the opportunities to transfer from one show to another. There is a perception that this is often undertaken by agents and as we heard \u2018Why on earth should anyone who\u2019s BBC staff need an agent.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

\"BBCBBC Director General Tim Davie has opened up about the report(Image: PA Archive\/PA Images)<\/p>\n

The Mirror<\/a> told yesterday how bosses turned a blind eye to the behaviour of some of its biggest stars<\/a>. The review said there were \u201cexamples of \u00adwell-known names not being held to account for poor behaviour\u201d.<\/p>\n

It added: \u201cSome names were repeated several times, others more infrequently. We heard examples of on-air \/ on-screen presenters who are seen to be \u2018difficult\u2019 and who are \u2018man-marked\u2019 by managers. The managers are aware of the presenters\u2019 reputations and want to act as a buffer, to be on hand and provide feedback and reassurance. This is very different to addressing poor behaviour in the first place. Even though they are small in number, their behaviour creates large ripples which negatively impact the BBC\u2019s culture and external reputation.\u201d<\/p>\n

The shock review, from Change \u00adAssociates and led by consultant Grahame Russell, pointed to one example of an \u201cuntouchable called out for \u00adexceptionally inappropriate language\u201d. It said: \u201cA senior manager was in the room but was perceived as d\u00adeferring so as not to rock the boat. They had had words, made sure a report was made, and promised \u00adsanctions would be taken.\u201d<\/p>\n

Workers on the show in question were furious. One said: \u201cStaff were impacted \u2026 there should have been zero \u00adtolerance and no nuance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Even celebs themselves told how BBC staff often pandered to them. One A-lister said: \u201cAs the so-called talent, I\u2019m aware that no one wants to upset me, people laugh at jokes, fuss around me, can\u2019t do enough for me.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is false and unnecessary, and I can see how over time, some would come to expect it.\u201d<\/p>\n

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