The disaster that is the BBC continues to make the news rather than fulfilling its role as a reporter of the same.
The saga of unwarranted termination payments is rumbling on with ever-increasing intensity as members of the governing body, the 'BBC Trust', throw mud at officers of the corporation and the officers, notably former Director General Mark Thompson, hurl it back with interest.
When being questioned by a House of Common's committee, Patten stated that he and his Trust colleagues knew nothing of an assortment of excessive payments; Thompson's response to these remarks effectively calls Patten a liar. Surely, Thompson would not have done this if his version of events was not true; he would have been better advised to keep quiet. Patten, on the other hand, has his reputation and position to think of and may well be more than happy to pass the blame for the mess on to others.
Who's telling the truth ? Who will ultimately carry the can once the mud-slinging stops ? I can hardly wait for the next instalment !
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