During an internal town hall meeting on Thursday, Brittin was asked at least a dozen questions about the corporation’s approach to LGBTQ+ issues and content.

It follows the BBC blurring out the trans rights slogan, “Protect the Dolls,” on the T-shirt of Bethany Antonia, the House of the Dragon actress who competed on Strictly Come Dancing. Later in October, the BBC digitally removed LGBTQ+ pride flag pins being worn by contestants on University Challenge, the quiz show hosted by Amol Rajan.