BBC studios splattered with red paint after controversies over labelling Hamas as ‘terrorists’ & Jimmy Savile drama
THE BBC building was splattered with red paint today after a string of controversies over labelling Hamas as “terrorists” and the new Jimmy Savile drama.
BBC presenter Victoria Derbyshire shared a video of the exterior this morning and wrote: “Just arrived at work. This is the front entrance to BBC this morning.”
A Met Police spokesperson said: “We are aware of criminal damage to a building in Portland Place, W1A.
“At this stage there is no suggestion this is linked to any protest group.”
Broadcaster and radio DJ Edward Adoo also shared pictures of BBC studios.
He said: “Just got to the BBC the main entrance is blocked someone sprayed red paint at the entrance.”
The Sun has contacted the BBC for comment.
It comes as BBC chiefs insisted they would keep referring to Hamas as “militants” in the name of fairness.
Hamas is officially classed as a terrorist group by a string of western governments.
Rishi Sunak, the King, and Prince and Princess of Wales are among many to call Hamas terrorists.
Journalists John Simpson and Nick Robinson defended the BBC.
Mr Simpson said: “Calling someone a terrorist means you’re taking sides.”
Nick Robinson, host on BBC Radio 4’s Today, said: “It’s the long-standing practice of BBC, ITV and Sky to report others using that language rather than using it ourselves.”
A BBC spokesman said: “We take our use of language very seriously.
“The BBC’s job is to explain precisely what is happening so our audiences can make their own judgment.”
Meanwhile viewers of The Reckoning have been left feeling “sick” after seeing Steve Coogan playing Jimmy Savile.
The new BBC drama follows the life and crimes of radio and TV show host Savile, who was exposed as a paedophile after his death.
There are re-enactments of some of Savile’s evil deeds shown in the show, as the producers work to expose how he was able to use celebrity connections to evade justice.
BBC chiefs were even planning to include a necrophilia scene, but cut it after Steve voiced how uncomfortable he was with acting it out.
Despite an effort from the show bosses to discourage voyeurism by refusing to show any of Savile’s abuse to children on screen, viewers across the UK have been switching their tellies off in shock just minutes into the show.