BBC controversies about the Director General's decision'. The BBC's chief operating officer, Caroline Thomson, affirmed the need to broadcast "without affecting and impinging on the audience's perception of our impartiality" and that in this case, it was a "real issue." The 2009 Gaza appeal is the only occasion on which the BBC is known to have refused an appeal broadcast request from the DEC. It is reported the 2009 DEC Gaza appeal screened only by Channel 4 and ITV raised £8.3m. In August 2014 the BBC broadcast a new DEC aid appeal for people in Gaza, without similar controversy, which raised £16m
2009–10 Scottish Cup at Hampden Park. Source: BBC Sport Source: BBC Sport The semi-final draw took place in Hampden Park on Monday 15 March at 10.30am. Source: BBC Sport Source: BBC Sport From Round 4 onwards, the Scottish Cup will be broadcast live in the UK by BBC Scotland & Sky Sports. 2009–10 Scottish Cup The 2009–10 Scottish Cup is the 125th season of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. The competition is sponsored by the Scottish Government and for sponsorship reasons is known as the Active Nation Scottish Cup. From the First Round to the Third Round, postponed or drawn ties are