years of service. he has explained his decision wasn't made on the medical advice of his doctors. the bbc has accepted his decision that will allow all parties to move forward. huw edwards had not previously made any public statement since he was named as the bbc presenter accused of a string of allegations. clearly a lot of reaction coming in. let's speak to the former television executive stuart purpose. your reaction to the statement that has broken —— stuart purpose. i’m statement that has broken -- stuart --urose. �* ., , , , ~ purpose. i'm not surprised the bbc has come to _ purpose. i'm not surprised the bbc has come to some _ purpose. i'm not surprised the bbc has come to some conclusion. - purpose. i'm not surprised the bbc| has come to some conclusion. they are saying it is at the request of huw edwards, but there will be relieved across the bbc at this situation because it had become embarrassing for the bbc quite how long it was taken to sort it out.