BBC presenter Vanessa Feltz says she is “absolutely horrified” by the Panorama interview scandal, but hopes the broadcaster’s work during the pandemic proves it is still a valuable institution.
Lord Dyson’s blistering report criticised the methods journalist Martin Bashir used to secure his bombshell 1995 interview with Diana, Princess of Wales.
Feltz was speaking ahead of the Audio and Radio Industry Awards (Arias), where her breakfast show for BBC Radio London is nominated for best speech breakfast show.
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The 59-year-old told the PA news agency: “I have worked for the BBC for about 32 years on and off. I am absolutely horrified. I am devastated.
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She tweeted: “I am so sorry about the problems with the stream tonight. If you weren’t able to get on, I’m told that the new link (http://Ink.to/ liveatworthyfarm) is working.
“We will obviously make sure we show the whole film again from tomorrow too and give you the chance to catch up on any bits you missed. I really hope you can enjoy the rest of it tonight. And, again, I’m just so sorry to anyone who’s had issues.”
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