After a week where the BBC has dominated the headlines for all the wrong reasons, Mark draws on his 35 years of working for the Corporation to assess what's gone wrong - and whether this latest scandal will damage its brand for good. He also gives his verdict on whether the BBC is to blame for the mess it finds itself in, and assesses how much merit there is to the theory that Director General Tim Davie was the victim of a right-wing coup.
Amber reveals the discussions she was party to in government about the BBC and its global soft power - and explains whether this episode will affect the broadcaster's chances of having its Charter renewed in 2027. Plus, Marc relays the impact this story has had in the US - and the team discuss whether this row could even impact Prime Minister Keir Starmer's carefully curated relationship with a furious President Trump.
Later, Amber, Mark, and Marc explain why Britain and France have paused intelligence sharing with the US over the controversial strikes on narco-boats in the Caribbean, and give you a heads up about an exclusive interview coming on The Crisis Room feed next week.
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