The presenter said he believed he had complied with the BBC’s impartiality rules as he had looked at the war in Gaza ‘without a vested interest’.

Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone was pulled from BBC iPlayer in February.

Gaza: How To Survive A War Zone aired on Monday on BBC Two.

Mr Davie said Edwards’ crimes were ‘appalling’ and said ‘there’s no doubt that an affair like this impacts our reputation’.

Tim Davie was questioned on why he continued to employ the veteran broadcaster until April.

Female DJs and presenters were among those to praise the radio host for paving the way after the news that she died on Thursday at her London home