BBC apologises for ‘missed opportunities’ over DJ Tim Westwood’s ‘bullying behaviour’

An independent report commissioned in 2022 by the BBC into what the corporation knew about Westwood’s conduct was published on Tuesday, highlighting a series of incidents and allegations that it said amounts to a “considerable body of evidence” that it failed to investigate properly. The report, which was led by barrister Gemma White KC, has been delayed at various points. In December the BBC paused its publication of the report at the request of the Metropolitan Police. Tim Westwood Hip-hop DJ Westwood, 67, has previously strongly denied “all allegations of inappropriate behaviour”, along with any wrongdoing. The BBC Board said in response to the review: “It is worth noting, at the outset, that the report finds there was no widespread or significant BBC knowledge of allegations or concerns about predatory sexual behaviour by Mr Westwood. READ MORE: More than £1 billion issued since launch of Scottish Child Payment “It is clear, however, that there were instances where the organisation missed opportunities that might have led to action. Allegations were treated in isolation rather than being brought together. Had this happened, the BBC may have seen a pattern of behaviour that it could have acted on. “Beyond assessing any alleged criminality,...