The BBC has today published the findings of a review carried out by Gemma White KC into what the BBC knew about Tim Westwood’s conduct during his time at the BBC, and how it managed those complaints at the time. Tim Westwood worked for the BBC as a Radio 1 and 1Xtra DJ between 1994 and 2013. The review was commissioned by the BBC Board.

The BBC has published the findings of a review into what the broadcaster knew about the conduct of its former radio DJ Tim Westwood, who has been accused of multiple counts of sexual misconduct. According to the report,

Tim Westwood, 67, stepped down from his show on Capital Xtra in April 2022 amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour but also faces a police probe into historical sexual abuse allegations

A report into what the BBC knew about DJ's conduct found it was "too deferential to high-profile individuals".

Who is Tim Westwood? BBC apologises for failing to stop DJ's 'bullying' behaviour - The corporation responds after an extensive external investigation by Gemma White KC uncovers ‘missed opportunities’

Corporation issued an apology as external inquiry found it missed opportunities that might have led to action over the former Radio 1 DJ’s alleged behaviour

BBC Board admits it ‘fell short and failed people’ following Tim Westwood review - The review was launched following allegations about Westwood, who was accused of sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour by multiple women in 2022.

The BBC has apologized for missing chances to take action against Tim Westwood after an external review concluded that the former presenter’s conduct was “entirely incompatible with BBC values.” The UK broadcaster’s board today released an independent report,