Findings of investigation into tactics used by journalist Martin Bashir are due to be published on Thursday

The findings of the BBC’s inquiry into the tactics Martin Bashir used to obtain his sensational interview with Princess Diana are due to be published on Thursday, and former senior executives associated with the 1995 Panorama programme have been told to expect criticism in the report.

Tim Davie, the BBC director general, commissioned an independent investigation into how the journalist persuaded the royal to be interviewed, following pressure from Diana’s family prompted by 25th anniversary coverage of the broadcast last year.

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