Let’s talk about BBC

[Beebo]

Scott Mills has been sacked from Radio 2 with immediate effect due to “personal conduct”

 

[icowden]

Scott Mills has been sacked from Radio 2 with immediate effect due to “personal conduct”

But no-one knows what that personal conduct was...

 

[Beebo]

But no-one knows what that personal conduct was...

The BBC must be very confident as they have taken such swift action.

 

[First Aspect]

The BBC must be very confident as they have taken such swift action.

The internet rumour mill is that the allegations go back 8-10 years. Which for the BBC probably is quite swift

 

[AuroraSaab]

Yes, the Mirror is linking it to a relationship 10 years ago. I thought he was suspended but they've actually terminated his contract, which suggests a certain amount of confidence on the BBC's part I suppose.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/scott-mills-sacked-radio-2-36942946

 

[Ian H]

I would recognise a few DJ names - mostly ancient or dead ones - but this person is a complete unknown as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Beebo]

I would recognise a few DJ names - mostly ancient or dead ones - but this person is a complete unknown as far as I'm concerned.

Probably because you don’t listen to Radio 1.
He’s done the well trodden move from 20 years at Radio 1 to a middle of the road Radio 2 job.

 

[Ian H]

Probably because you don’t listen to Radio 1.
He’s done the well trodden move from 20 years at Radio 1 to a middle of the road Radio 2 job.

Ah! The Light Programme - easy-listening drivel for the semi-educated masses.

 

[TailWindHome]

Probably because you don’t listen to Radio 1.
He’s done the well trodden move from 20 years at Radio 1 to a middle of the road Radio 2 job.

Presenting the Radio 2 Breakfast Show is the biggest gig in Radio

 

[Beebo]

Presenting the Radio 2 Breakfast Show is the biggest gig in Radio

middle of the road, refers to the music not the job. He was paid £300k.

 

[BoldonLad]

middle of the road, refers to the music not the job. He was paid £300k.

Is it any surprise that many of the public object to the licence fee?

 

[Beebo]

Is it any surprise that many of the public object to the licence fee?

I don’t think £300k is much for a top DJ.
I bet the private sector pay more.

 

[BoldonLad]

I don’t think £300k is much for a top DJ.
I bet the private sector pay more.

They may well do, but, the licence fee does not go to them.

 

[Beebo]

It’s a previous allegation that the police investigated 10 years ago. But dropped due to lack of evidence. The BBC were aware at the time.
Why have the BBC suddenly had a change of heart?

 

[mickle]

It’s a previous allegation that the police investigated 10 years ago. But dropped due to lack of evidence. The BBC were aware at the time.
Why have the BBC suddenly had a change of heart?

New evidence I'm guessing...