It’s certainly been an eventful year for Britain, what with the snap election, a change in government and yet another new Tory leader. But 2024’s drama hasn’t only been political. The UK media landscape has also faced a number of challenges this year – with our public service broadcaster very often making the news rather than, um, breaking it.
This year, the Beeb has come under fire over dodgy presenters, the accuracy of its own verification service and what it does and does not choose to report. Mr S has gathered some of the most memorable BBC slip-ups from the last 12 months to remind readers just how far the mighty can fall…
BBC pays Huw Edwards six-figure sum after arrest
The Huw Edwards scandal has plagued the public service broadcaster this year, after its former star presenter pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children at Westminster magistrates’ court.
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