Tim Davie on BAFTA, Mistakes and the BBC’s Future

aka: Facing a Crisis

aka: Deeply Regrettable

12 March 2026

In episode 235: Is the BBC facing an existential crisis? Can it compete against the American streamers? Will it survive threats from Farage?

Outgoing Director General Tim Davie speaks to Richard Osman and Marina Hyde for his first full length interview ahead of his departure in April.

Video Editor: Joey McCarthy & Adam Thornton
Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott
Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy
Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell
Exec Producer: Neil Fearn

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