The BBC has published the findings of a review into what the broadcaster knew about the conduct of its former radio DJ Tim Westwood, who has been accused of multiple counts of sexual misconduct. According to the report,

A report into what the BBC knew about DJ's conduct found it was "too deferential to high-profile individuals".

Who is Tim Westwood? BBC apologises for failing to stop DJ's 'bullying' behaviour - The corporation responds after an extensive external investigation by Gemma White KC uncovers ‘missed opportunities’

Broadcaster says it was ‘too deferential’ to high-profile stars after review of its oversight of former DJ’s conduct

The BBC has today published the findings of a review carried out by Gemma White KC into what the BBC knew about Tim Westwood’s conduct during his time at the BBC, and how it managed those complaints at the time. Tim Westwood worked for the BBC as a Radio 1 and 1Xtra DJ between 1994 and 2013. The review was commissioned by the BBC Board.

The BBC Board has apologised after a review into what the broadcaster knew about concerns over former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood's conduct found it had "missed opportunities that might have led to action".

The BBC has apologized for missing chances to take action against Tim Westwood after an external review concluded that the former presenter’s conduct was “entirely incompatible with BBC values.” The UK broadcaster’s board today released an independent report,