Caroline Thomson
Caroline Thomson is a prominent media executive and former Chief Operating Officer of the BBC, known for her significant contributions to broadcasting and media regulation in the UK. With a career spanning over three decades in the media industry, she has held various leadership roles and has been influential in shaping media policy and governance. Thomson's insights and expertise have been sought after in discussions about the future of public broadcasting, especially in times of scrutiny and reform.
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Caroline Thomson carried out the review and will be the committee's new chairwoman.
BBC overhauls editorial committee after Trump speech row
United Kingdom· 2025-12-19
Thomson described a 'continuing and sharp difference of opinion' within the board.
Shumeet Banerji criticised BBC chair's handling of bias crisis in resignation letterUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-26
Caroline Thomson, a member of the BBC board, said that she, Shah and others felt the edit had done so and therefore constituted a breach of editorial guidelines.
‘Blind spots’ but no institutional bias: key points after MPs question senior BBC figures | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-25
Caroline Thomson, another BBC board member, supported Samir Shah and expressed the board's desire to apologize for misleading edits.
Claims of systemic problems with BBC news coverage disputed by former adviser | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-25Caroline Thomson discussed the differing opinions on whether to apologize for the edit of Trump's speech.
5 key moments after MPs quiz top BBC figuresUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-25Caroline Thomson is another BBC board member involved in the discussions around Prescott's memo.
BBC in crisis: key questions to answer as Commons select committee meets | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-24
Caroline Thomson is a fellow board member who will also give evidence.
Key figures in BBC crisis to be questioned by MPsUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-24
The culture select committee is expected to hear evidence from senior BBC figures in the coming weeks, including Shah and board members Sir Robbie Gibb and Caroline Thomson.
Trump says he has 'obligation' to sue BBC over speech editUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-12Caroline Thomson is expected to attend a session called by the Commons culture, media and sport committee.
BBC must fight to restore trust, Nandy tells MPsUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-11
