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We begin with queries from Conservative lawmaker Caroline Dinenage, that chairs the group.

She commences by providing context to the leaked document written by Michael Prescott and released in the Telegraph.

"It is not my wish for the BBC tilting this way or that way, My only wish is for it straight, impartial and equitable," he says.

In response to a query if he thinks the British Broadcasting Corporation is structurally prejudiced, he answers: "No I don't. Let's be clear, a great deal the BBC does is top-tier - including factual and fictional shows."

However, he continues: "There exists substantial tasks that needs to be done at the BBC."

A further ex-adviser British Broadcasting Corporation specialist examined by the committee, Caroline Daniel, states she regards the BBC extremely earnestly and that it maintains a "continuous process and vigorous discourse" regarding fluid and multifaceted issues.

"Whether the BBC was prepared to engage in a thorough conversation and exchange and take action?" she reflects. "From my perspective, indeed, they were."