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

<p>Corporation apologises as inquiry finds it missed opportunities that could have led to action over former Radio 1 DJ’s behaviour</p><p>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.</p><p>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 <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/apr/26/dj-tim-westwood-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-by-multiple-women">allegations of sexual misconduct</a> and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/jul/13/tim-westwood-accused-of-sex-with-14-year-old-girl-when-in-his-30s">predatory behaviour</a> by the DJ.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/feb/25/bbc-admits-it-fell-short-and-failed-people-over-tim-westwood">Continue reading...</a>