Ministers warn BBC over ‘we know best’ attitude after Martin Bashir row  

Ministers warn BBC over ‘we know best’ attitude saying corporation must ‘act fast to restore trust’ after Martin Bashir scandal Government response to MPs has warned the BBC over ‘we know best’ attitude Response insists that corporation must ‘act fast to restore trust’ after Bashir row Lord Dyson report gave stinging criticism over 1995 Princess … Read more

Martin Bashir and Lord Hall seen for first time since damning Dyson inquiry into Panorama interview

Martin Bashir breaks cover: Under-fire journalist is seen for first time since devastating inquiry into his interview with Princess Diana… as the BBC faces another bashing for rehiring him Disgraced journalist Martin Bashir, 58, seen for first time since the Dyson inquiry  Ex-BBC religion editor still earning an estimated £2,000 a week at Corporation His … Read more

Princess Diana broke down in tears after listening to ‘disrespectful’ phone call from Martin Bashir

Princess Diana broke down in tears after listening to ‘disrespectful’ phone call from Martin Bashir, says her butler Paul Burrell Diana’s former butler Paul Burrell claims Martin Bashir left the princess sobbing  Princess Diana ‘gobsmacked’ after listening in on Bashir questioning Mr Burrell    Former butler claims Bashir repeatedly rang probing for information on Diana By Milly … Read more

BBC ‘could face £5million in compensation payouts’ over Martin Bashir interview 

BBC ‘could face £5million in compensation payouts’ over lies as royal aides, servants and friends of Princess Diana consider legal action over Martin Bashir interview Aides, servants and friends of Princess Diana tarnished by Bashir could sue BBC Comes as inquiry found reporter used ‘deceitful behaviour’ to secure interview Media law expert Mark Stephens said … Read more

BBC ‘could face £5million in compensation payouts’ over Martin Bashir interview 

BBC ‘could face £5million in compensation payouts’ over lies as royal aides, servants and friends of Princess Diana consider legal action over Martin Bashir interview Aides, servants and friends of Princess Diana tarnished by Bashir could sue BBC Comes as inquiry found reporter used ‘deceitful behaviour’ to secure interview Media law expert Mark Stephens said … Read more

Brazen Martin Bashir is still in denial: Ex-BBC man ‘proud’ of Princess Diana interview

Brazen Bashir is still in denial: Disgraced journalist defends his interview and says it is ‘saddening’ the scandal overshadowed Princess Diana’s ‘brave’ decision to tell all Disgraced journalist Martin Bashir, 58, stood by his claims amid news of scandal He remains ‘proud’ of his world exclusive BBC interview that aired in late 1995 Bashir said … Read more

Martin Bashir stands by denials as he addresses Princess Diana’s ‘brave’ interview amid BBC inquiry

Brazen Bashir is still in denial: Disgraced journalist stands by his denials and claims it was ‘saddening’ the scandal overshadowed Princess Diana’s ‘brave’ interview Disgraced journalist Martin Bashir, 58, stood by his claims amid news of scandal He remains ‘proud’ of his world exclusive BBC interview that aired in late 1995 Bashir said forged bank … Read more

Martin Bashir ‘showed Princess Diana fake Tiggy Legge-Bourke abortion bill’

Princess Diana was allegedly tricked into granting her Panorama interview after Martin Bashir showed her a faked abortion ‘receipt’ for royal nanny Tiggy Legge-Bourke. The shocking claim is among bombshell evidence given to the inquiry into the BBC and Bashir. Retired Supreme Court judge Lord Dyson has interviewed 17 witnesses as he probes allegations the … Read more

Martin Bashir ‘claims fake bank statements were shown to Earl Spencer AFTER he met Princess Diana’

Martin Bashir ‘claims fake bank statements were shown to Earl Spencer AFTER he met Princess Diana and were NOT used to gain his trust ahead of Panorama interview’ Martin Bashir says faked bank documents not used to gain Earl Spencer’s trust Instead he claims they were shown after his introduction to Princess Diana Journalist facing … Read more

Royal biographer slams Martin Bashir for ‘brazen slander’ of Princess Diana

Royal biographer slams Martin Bashir for ‘brazen slander’ of Princess Diana over catalogue of smears he allegedly spun to clinch infamous Panorama interview Biographer Sally Bedell Smith said she is appalled by Martin Bashir Diana claims  Is was alleged Mr Bashir peddled 32 smears to secure 1995 interview with Diana But it was reported that … Read more