Veteran broadcaster David Dimbleby has swiped at the BBC after returning for a brief time following Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
The broadcaster has claimed that he thinks that the channel does “not go near” enough controversial topics.
David said that the BBC has an “old sore about the monarchy” and will “not go near” controversial topics such as the palace’s ability to change tax legislation and the fact that the Duchy of Cornwall doesn’t pay capital gains tax.
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David spoke at the Henley Literature Festival on Thursday (6 October.)
He said: “All those issues are never touched by the BBC because I think they feel their viewers will not like it – a visceral feeling.”
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David is a well known broadcaster and used to host Question Time.
Since his retirement from Question Time, Dimbleby has presented occasional documentaries for the BBC.
In October 2020 Dimbleby said he was again considering putting his name forward for chairman of the BBC but it seems that never happened.
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In September this year, Dimbleby came out of retirement to commentate on the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II for the BBC, in particular the committal service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.
Daily Star has contacted the BBC for comment.
Prior to his exit from BBC David had declared it was a “privilege” to work for the channel as he said: “It has been a privilege to work for a programme which brings voters face to face with those in power.”
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He hosted Question Time since 1994 and hadn’t missed a show for 15 years until he was knocked out by a bullock at his farm in Sussex and taken to hospital as a precaution.
Since his exit from the show David has presented the occasional documentary for the BBC – while working for them on occasion.
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