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Hard to see how "The BBC is a winner", this really has harmed them and made them look like government stooges.

The BBC as the institution it is, is a winner. It and its staff have forced a balance by walking out, entirely ignoring what the DG and Chairman wanted to do. It is down to those who acted in solidarity of GL that the DG had to issue a grovelling apology for trying to muzzle a sports presenter whilst letting others, closer aligned with government policies, say and do as they please.

I think the BBC could potentially stand to win in the long term... but that depends on how the review is handled.
For example, if they announce that the review is to be chaired by Robbie Gibb, then they've immediately flunked it. (Though that clearly won't happen).

In the short to medium turn the BBC is a loser in terms of its reputational damage. It's got a lot of ground to make up here.