“Broadcasters should use the Brand claims to ‘clean house’ and proactively investigate any other cases that are ‘open secrets’ within industry gossip and WhatsApp groups,' Dame Caroline Dinenage told i.
Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been questioned under police caution after being accused of five sexual assaults against women. He has “strongly” denied any wrongdoing.
Ms Childs and Dame Caroline backed the creation of a new anti-bullying watchdog the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority , which is in the advanced stage of discussions with creative organisations ahead of launching next year. The BBC’s internal review into the comic’s behaviour when he was a presenter at 6 Music and Radio 2 is set to make uncomfortable reading for past and present executives.
The review is likely to question the role of Lesley Douglas, former Radio 2 Controller, who resigned over Sachsgate and championed Brand as an edgy addition to the station’s line-up. Channel 4 is conducting its own review into the Brand allegations, which include claims that he used production staff asChief executive Alex Mahon said the allegations show how “terrible behaviour” against women has been tolerated in the television industry.
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