Tim Davie, the BBC’s director-general, has resigned, along with the CEO of BBC News, Deborah Turness. This comes as the corporation faces an impending apology for concerns regarding impartiality, particularly the editing of a speech by US President Donald Trump in a Panorama episode. The controversy revolves around the splicing of clips from Trump’s January 6, 2021, speech, which suggested he told supporters he would walk to the US Capitol with them to ‘fight like hell.’ The issue was raised in a memo by a former external adviser to the BBC’s editorial standards committee in the summer. Davie, who took the role in 2020, has faced several high-profile controversies during his tenure, including a row over Gary Lineker’s political views, Huw Edwards’ conviction for indecent images of children, and the controversial Bob Vylan performance at Glastonbury. Davie attributed his decision to the current debate around BBC News and the need for accountability, despite the overall positive performance of the BBC. The public broadcaster is navigating a delicate balance between its role in informing the public and maintaining impartiality.