Executives will also address allegations of wrongdoing involving high-profile presenters and the subsequent impact on the confidence of licence fee payers.

Overall, the session aims to evaluate the BBC's strategies for rebuilding trust and ensuring its relevance in a rapidly changing media landscape.

BBC executives, including Director-General Tim Davie and Chairman Samir Shah, are set to face questioning from the House of Lords’ Communications and Digital Committee about the corporation's future and its handling of the Huw Edwards scandal.

The scandal centers around Huw Edwards, who pleaded guilty in July to charges involving indecent images of children, with a significant number categorized as the most serious type.

Despite being informed of his arrest in November, Edwards remained employed for five months before resigning on medical advice in April.

In light of the scandal, the BBC has decided to return approximately £200,000 in salary paid to Edwards since his arrest.

This investigation is part of a broader effort to assess the BBC's ability to maintain public confidence amidst increasing competition and declining audience engagement.

The questioning will also delve into the BBC's future strategy and funding model, particularly in response to a decline in licence fee payers.

Topics will include the BBC's approach to future funding, including the licence fee, and strategies to engage audiences that are becoming disengaged, particularly working-class viewers.

Additionally, discussions will cover the future of BBC archive footage that features Edwards, raising questions about how the corporation will handle its legacy.

The committee will explore the BBC's coverage of the recent general election and local news issues, assessing how these elements fit into the broader context of the scandal.

Edwards had a notable career at the BBC, covering significant events such as the late Queen's funeral in 2022 and the King’s coronation in May 2023.