Broadcasting House, Paddy O鈥機onnell鈥檚 response to the debate caused by Adjoa Andoh鈥檚 comment on diversity within the Royal Family, 成人快手 Radio 4, 7 May 2023

Summary of complaint

We received complaints from people who felt Paddy O鈥機onnell demonstrated bias when responding to Adjoa Andoh鈥檚 explanation of a comment she had made while appearing on ITV鈥檚 coverage of the Coronation.


Our response

While discussing coverage of the Coronation during our news review, Adjoa Andoh explained the context of a comment she had made the previous day, while appearing on ITV鈥檚 coverage of the event.聽 Paddy O鈥機onnell鈥檚 response to Ms Andoh wasn鈥檛 intended to downplay聽anyone鈥檚 viewpoint.聽 We realise Ms Andoh鈥檚 remark had provoked a debate, which is why she chose to address it.