Corporation says editorial choices reflected national broadcaster’s role at moment of national significance
The BBC has responded to complaints over its coverage of Prince Philip’s funeral by insisting its editorial choices reflected the role the BBC plays as the national broadcaster in a moment of national significance.
BBC One devoted nearly four hours of airtime to the event on 17 April. It programming, led by Huw Edwards, was watched by an average of almost 7 million people. David Attenborough, Gyles Brandreth and Alan Titchmarsh also shared memories of the Queen’s husband, who died on 9 April at the age of 99.
