BBC admits it ‘fell short and failed people’ over Tim Westwood

Corporation apologises as inquiry finds it missed opportunities that could have led to action over former Radio 1 DJ's behaviour

The BBC has admitted it fell short and failed people" - including its own staff - and apologised after finding evidence of bullying and misogynistic" behaviour by its former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood.

A 3.3m external inquiry published on Tuesday found the broadcaster missed opportunities" during the DJ's two decades at the organisation that could have led to action. The inquiry was triggered by a 2022 Guardian and BBC News joint investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour by the DJ.