Tim Davie has said he is “very, very proud” of BBC journalists after Donald Trump threatened to sue the corporation for $1bn (£760m).

OUTGOING BBC boss Tim Davie was accused of a “bunker mentality” tonight after claiming the Corporation’s enemies were “weaponising” its failings. The director-general told staff they had to “fight

Davie returned to BBC Worldwide after Tony Hall was appointed as George Entwistle's permanent successor, with Davie overseeng the merger of BBC Worldwide with the BBC's production arm to form BBC Studios in 2018. After landing one of the most high-profile jobs in Britain - and globally - his tenure as director general saw huge challenges.

Mr Davie has also been criticised for allegedly “fobbing off” the family at the heart of the Huw Edwards scandal and faced questions over the BBC’s handling of allegations of inappropriate behaviour by Gregg Wallace, the MasterChef presenter.

In a call lasting about 45 minutes, outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie addressed thousands of the corporation's staff after announcing his resignation.

The director-general of the BBC has resigned Sunday amid scandal after the British state broadcaster shared doctored footage of President Trump speaking on Jan. 6. Tim Davie, who has headed up the

The day began with Tim Davie’s arrival at New Broadcasting House. He sounded emotional as he paid tribute to the BBC’s journalists. “Personally I’m here to lead and support them. The BBC’s going to be thriving and I support every one of the team. I’m very proud of them,” he said.

President Trump says he will sue the BBC for $1 billion if he is not compensated over the editing of his speech in a Panorama documentary

BBC outgoing Chief Tim Davie said that the corporation “is going to be thriving” as Trump’s $1 billion lawsuit deadline approaches. According to Sky News, departing director-general of the BBC who will hold

From Huw Edwards’ prosecution, to Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set, Davie’s tenure at the BBC has been marked by turmoil and controversy