Britain's BBC boss Tim Davie resigns following criticism over Trump documentary edit


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  • Monday, 10 Nov 2025

FILE PHOTO: An image of British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Director-General Tim Davie is seen through the door at the BBC headquarters in London, Britain, March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) -The director general of Britain's BBC, Tim Davie, and the chief executive of news, Deborah Turness, have resigned following criticism that a BBC documentary misled viewers by editing a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump.

"This is entirely my decision, and I remain very thankful to the Chair and Board for their unswerving and unanimous support throughout my entire tenure, including during recent days," Davie said in a statement.

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