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What scandal did Tim Davie oversee investigations into during his time as acting Director-General?

  • Phone hacking scandal

  • Jimmy Savile sexual abuse scandal

  • BBC pay gap controversy

  • Fake news controversy

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As acting Director-General, Tim Davie oversaw investigations into BBC management and conduct following revelations that the broadcaster had known about sexual abuse by Jimmy Savile. This was a challenging time for the BBC, and Davie's leadership was crucial in navigating the crisis.
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