The BBC’s Director General, Mark Thompson, accuses the Iranian authorities of intimidating those working for its Persian service.

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BBC accuses Iran of intimidation

Former director general of MI5 Baroness Manningham-Buller has suggested the British government should talk to al-Qaeda.

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Britain ‘should talk to al-Qaeda’

The BBC director general and BBC Trust chairman have given evidence to the select committee on the BBC licence fee.

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Culture, Media and Sport Committee

The director general of the BBC says the corporation is committed to the future success of an “independent” S4C.

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BBC ‘committed to success of S4C’

The BBC denies the director general compromised its independence by visiting Downing Street to discuss coverage of the govenrment’s spending cuts.

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BBC defends Thompson No 10 visit

Negotiations for the licence fee will present the BBC with a huge challenge about its future, director general Mark Thompson warns.

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BBC is facing ‘moment of realism’