# BBC seeks to reassure Jewish staff after former producer alleges antisemitism

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/bbc-attempts-to-reassure-jewish-staff-after-ex-producer-says-she-faced-antisemitism/
- Published: 2026-11-04T15:52:03+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T16:24:58+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/nov/04/bbc-attempts-reassure-jewish-staff-antisemitism-rhodri-talfan-davies
- Topics: World

## Key points

- The BBC met Jewish staff after Lucie Kon alleged antisemitism.
- The corporation says its investigation did not uphold her claims.
- Davies rejected calls for an independent inquiry.

## Summary

The BBC has sought to reassure Jewish staff that discrimination will not be tolerated after former producer Lucie Kon said she experienced antisemitism at the corporation. Deputy director general Rhodri Talfan Davies met the BBC’s Jewish staff network following coverage of her case, which has prompted calls from some MPs and former BBC figures for an independent inquiry.

The BBC says its internal processes did not uphold Kon’s claims, though it acknowledged shortcomings and their personal impact on her. Davies said there was no evidence of systemic or institutional discrimination and argued an independent inquiry was unnecessary, citing existing review processes, mandatory staff training and work to improve workplace culture. Kon, a former commissioning editor, received £400,000 after leaving the BBC; the corporation has not explained the size of the payment, while Davies said it was not related to findings of antisemitism.

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