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28-04-2025
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BBC Review Finds No 'Toxic Culture' But 'Minority of People Whose Behavior Is Simply Not Acceptable'
A BBC review has found no evidence of a 'toxic culture' but a 'minority of people whose behavior is simply not acceptable,' the U.K. public broadcaster said on Monday. It vowed to 'take immediate action to improve workplace culture' after publishing the comprehensive independent report that its board had commissioned amid allegations of bullying. The review and report from Change Associates, led by executive chairman and founder Grahame Russell, 'found no evidence of a toxic culture, but in a series of detailed findings and recommendations, it highlighted key areas for improvement,' the broadcaster said. More from The Hollywood Reporter Mike Myers Explains Origins of Recent Canadian Political Activism Luis Ortega on His 'Kill the Jockey' Follow-Up, U.S. Politics and Madrid's Platino Awards: Nobody "Gives a F***, People Don't Like Reading Subtitles" Lilja Ingolfsdottir's 'Loveable' Wins Four Awards, Including for Best Film, as Beijing Fest Closes on a Musical Note The report also found that 'the majority of people who work for the BBC are proud to do so and describe loving their jobs,' it said. 'Some staff, however, thought there [was] a minority of people at the BBC – both on and off-air – who were able to behave unacceptably without it being addressed.' Concluded the report: 'Even though they are small in number, their behavior creates large ripples which negatively impact the BBC's culture and external reputation.' The BBC board and management have fully accepted the report and its findings, with both calling it 'a catalyst for meaningful change.' 'There is a minority of people whose behavior is simply not acceptable. And there are still places where powerful individuals – on and off screen – can abuse that power to make life for their colleagues unbearable,' said BBC chair Samir Shah. 'The report makes several recommendations that prioritize action over procedural change – which is exactly right. It also addresses some deep-seated issues: for example, the need to make sure everyone can feel confident and not cowed about speaking up.' He concluded: 'In the end, it's quite simple: if you are a person who is prepared to abuse power or punch down or behave badly, there is no place for you at the BBC.' BBC director-general Tim Davie said that the report 'represents an important moment for the BBC and the wider industry. It provides clear, practical recommendations that we are committed to implementing at pace.' He added: 'The action we are taking today is designed to change the experience of what it is to be at the BBC for everyone and to ensure the values we all sign up to when we arrive here – the values that, for most of us, are what made us want to come to the BBC in the first place – are lived and championed by the whole organization each and every day.' The BBC said its immediate actions include launching 'a refreshed and strengthened' Code of Conduct, with specific guidance for on-air presenters; implementing 'a more robust' disciplinary policy, with updated examples of misconduct and clear consequences; requiring all TV production partners to meet Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) industry standards; rolling out a new 'Call It Out' campaign to 'promote positive behavior, empower informal resolution where appropriate, and challenge poor conduct;' and introducing clear pledges for anyone raising concerns and setting out what they can expect from the BBC. The review also came up with other recommendations, including investment in leadership and HR capabilities, such as defining the leadership skills the BBC values most and ensuring they are being embedded at all levels; enhancing succession planning to 'create more transparent and inclusive processes for identifying and preparing all talent, particularly in on-air roles;' and establishing a dedicated and independent Response Team 'to rebuild trust and confidence in how issues are raised, addressed and anonymously reported. ' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise 'Yellowstone' and the Sprawling Dutton Family Tree, Explained
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27-04-2025
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Mike Myers Explains Origins of Recent Canadian Political Activism
As Mike Myers has returned to Saturday Night Live in recent weeks to play Elon Musk, the Canadian comedian has also used his time on the NBC sketch comedy show to support his native country, particularly as President Trump has imposed tariffs and expressed a desire to make Canada America's 51st state. At the end of the March 1 episode, Myers proudly showed off his 'Canada Is Not for Sale' T-shirt and mouthed 'Elbows up' into the camera, twice. In a subsequent appearance, he sported a 'Canadian Tire' shirt during the 'goodnights' segment at the end of the episode. More from The Hollywood Reporter White House Correspondents' Dinner Focuses on Awards, Journalism as Trump Snubs Comic-Free Soirée Luis Ortega on His 'Kill the Jockey' Follow-Up, U.S. Politics and Madrid's Platino Awards: Nobody "Gives a F***, People Don't Like Reading Subtitles" Lilja Ingolfsdottir's 'Loveable' Wins Four Awards, Including for Best Film, as Beijing Fest Closes on a Musical Note The initial act of sartorial diplomacy, Myers said, came as he 'got angrier and angrier' thinking about Trump's comments and tariffs and acted from his heart. 'What happened came from my ankles and from my brain and from my heart, and it was not about me — it was about my country,' Myers told The New York Times in a recent interview. 'I wanted to send a message home to say that I'm with you, you know.' Myers, who's now a U.S. citizen and splits his time between New York and Vermont, said of Trump's moves against Canada, 'What's happened has really hurt our feelings. We love America. We love you guys. We don't understand what this madness is. … Americans are the last people you would think would ever be a threat to us.' After his SNL advocacy, Myers appeared alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in an ad for Canada's Liberal Party, where the comedian wears a jersey that reads 'Never 51.' In the hockey rink-set video, Carney notes that Myers lives in the U.S., but the Wayne's World star says he'll 'always be Canadian.' The PM then quizzes the comedian on Canadian culture. 'I wanted it to be like, 'I know I don't live there anymore, and let's talk about that,'' Myers said of his approach to the ad. 'I thought it would be funny if the prime minister of Canada ran an identity test on me.' Of Carney, Myers said, 'I think he's very reasonable. He's taken a calm, resolute, articulate stance in defense of our sovereignty.' As for Musk, Myers said his involvement in the Trump administration, 'goes against how I feel as a Canadian.' 'We don't have a distrust of the government,' he added. 'We have a belief in good government.' And Myers stressed the value of comedy against political extremism. 'Fascism doesn't like to be ridiculed; it likes to be feared,' he said. 'Satire is an important tool in the toolbox to say that this is not normal — that the cuts he's making are not normal.' Myers' interview comes ahead of Monday's parliamentary election in which Canadians vote for a new government. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2024: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Olivia Rodrigo and More
