BBC statement regarding Tony Blackburn

We are pleased to announce Tony Blackburn's return to the BBC in January 2017. He will present an hour-long show on BBC Radio 2 on Fridays at 7pm, and will also return to local radio.

The BBC stands by the findings of Dame Janet Smith and the decision it made to take Tony Blackburn off air at the start of this year based on Dame Janet’s Smith’s preference for the documentary evidence relating to meetings that took place over Tony Blackburn’s statements.

Tony Blackburn for his part stands by his statements to Dame Janet Smith but recognises that the BBC considered a period off air was appropriate.

Tony Blackburn says: "I do not seek to criticise the BBC for decisions it has made in the past. I have had a difficult year personally, but I'm pleased to be returning to the BBC and can't wait to get behind the mic again.”

There will be no further comment.

October 20, 2016 4:49am ET by BBC Radio 2  

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