Ive had a few issues with ir35, back when it was just starting out , there has been some interesting cases over the years. The right of substitution being used, mutuality of obligation (being told what to do by your 'client' ) and year by year - it has become harder to class yourself as out of it. HMRC latest nail in the coffin was when they said responsibility and liability of deciding was down to the end client - in this case BBC / BT etc. But oif HMRC then subsequently decided different all parties especially the end client ie the bbc would be liable.

So must companies just rolled over. From what I can see - I also agree with the HMRC - he is employed by the bbc. Either way - I think - whether he wins the appeal or not - this case will set a precedent.

In my opinion, I think he will be classed as employed, made to pay the back tax - and the bbc social media policy (whatever they decide it to be) will apply to him