Tony Blackburn Sacking. Fuzzy Logic

[Zacs-Master]

I don't think TB has done himself any favours in combating the accusations when he says:

“The reasons for the BBC taking this decision are that my evidence to Dame Janet Smith shows, I believe, that a cover up took place - one that I had no knowledge of. This goes against what the BBC believe."

Huh?

[shoota]

There is a quite reasoned article here which shows 'the document':
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3464925/Secret-memo-proves-sacked-DJ-Tony-Blackburn-interviewed-BBC-bosses-claims-seduced-15-year-old-later-killed-herself.html

[naomi24]

It's all very strange.

[andy-hughes]

The article does nothing to suggest that Mr Blackburn had a conversation with Mr Cotton and the QC, but that does not mean it should be interpreted that he was 'interviewed', which infers that contemporaneous notes would be taken, and Mr Blackburn would be aware of that.

Anything less that that is a conversation, not an interview.

But if, as Lord Hall is quoted as saying, Mr Blackburn has been sacked for 'falling short of expected standards when giving evidence ...', then I would expect several tiers of the BBC's top-heavy management structures to be receiving their P45's in the post tomorrow morning.

[vulcan42]

The phrase "Falling short of expected standards" covers a lot of present day BBC presenters.

[andy-hughes]

Vulcan - //The phrase "Falling short of expected standards" covers a lot of present day BBC presenters. //

Indeed - but not Tony Blackburn!!

[Noe-schitt]

Looks as if Tony Blackburn is calling the BBC liars

http://www.itv.com/news/2016-02-26/tony-blackburn-secret-bbc-memos-are-false/

[Hypognosis]

The Mail's photo has several redaction marks but, further down the article, they quote from The Mirror and one identity is unredacted

"
He said: 'As we expected, he has issued a flat denial. For my part, I must accept the situation, although I would be less than fair if I were not to record that his [Blackburn's] recollection does not agree with the first thoughts of his agent.'
"

The article sets out the context of this wording (ie TB's 'recollection') as his response to questioning about his movements on a specific night, detailed in her diary. You will note that the memo doesn't state that explicitly, so where they got this idea is not fully apparent. It's like sleight of hand: keep your eyes on the memo while they insert the idea that he faced questioning about his movements.

If I was innocent, I think questioning of that ilk would stick in my craw and still not be forgotten, 40 years later.

So… what's this about his agent, supposedly knowing his movements, on the night. Also, "thoughts"? Sounds like the agent was asked but, at best, could only guess. Hence, don't read too much into this. I'm only pointing out that someone *outside* the BBC was aware a disciplinary incident was in progress but didn't take it further. After all, what agent would want to undermine their own income stream?