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We begin with questions from Conservative lawmaker the committee chair, who oversees the panel.

She opens by providing context to the disclosed memo written by Michael Prescott and released in the Telegraph.

"It is not my wish for the BBC slanting toward one side or the other, My only wish is for it straight, impartial and just," he says.

Upon being questioned whether he thinks the BBC is structurally prejudiced, Prescott responds: "No, I do not. It is important to note, numerous aspects the British Broadcasting Corporation creates is world class - both documentary and fictional content."

Nevertheless, he states: "There is substantial tasks that requires attention at the BBC."

The second ex-adviser BBC specialist interviewed by the group, Caroline Daniel, says she takes the British Broadcasting Corporation very seriously and that it operates a "persistent practice and lively discussion" on fluid and multifaceted issues.

"Did the BBC ready to engage in a genuine discussion and argument and implement changes?" she questions. "From my perspective, affirmative, they were."