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BBC apologises for cover up in 1995 Diana interview scoop

BBC apologises for cover up in 1995 Diana interview scoop

Rediff.com20 May 2021

The BBC on Thursday issued an apology as an inquiry concluded that the media corporation had covered up the tactics used by journalist Martin Bashir to secure his famous 1995 interview scoop with Princess Diana, in which the late Princess of Wales opened up about her troubled marriage to Prince Charles.

Indian-born doctor takes over as BBC acting chief

Indian-born doctor takes over as BBC acting chief

Rediff.com1 Jan 2007

Incidentally, the BBC Trust, of which Bharucha is the acting chairperson, took over the responsibility of running the organisation from the BBC Board of Governors from Monday.