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Former Google executive Matt Brittin selected to be next BBC director general

Former Olympic rower to lead corporation as it hammers out future funding model with government

The Guardian - UK

Ant & Dec are shunned at last! The TV Baftas make some clever omissions for once

It’s the end of an era, as stars who have dominated the whole millennium lose out to new TV royalty like Claudia Winkleman. Plus: rare double nods for two of the UK’s best actors!

The Guardian - UK

Dame Jenni Murray, former BBC journalist and broadcaster, dies aged 75

Outgoing BBC director general Tim Davie called Dame Jenni a ‘broadcasting icon’

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Former BBC Woman’s Hour presenter Dame Jenni Murray dies aged 75

The journalist became the longest-serving host in the BBC Radio 4 programme’s history before she left in 2020.

The Independent UK

BBC announces former Google executive Matt Brittin as new director-general

Matt Brittin has been on a ‘mini gap year’ since leaving Google in 2025

The Independent UK

Who is Matt Brittin? The former Google boss confirmed as BBC’s new director-general to replace Tim Davie

Mr Brittin was a member of the British Olympic rowing team in Seoul 1988

The Independent UK

BBC expected to name Matt Brittin as director general within days

Board meets this week to discuss appointment, with former Google executive the strong favourite to replace Tim Davie

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Culture Secretary suggests 10-year time limit on BBC charter will be removed

Lisa Nandy said the current charter would be ‘the last of its kind’.

Evening Standard

Lisa Nandy hints at major BBC change in bid to ‘future-proof’ organisation through ‘stormy times’

The Culture Secretary said the current charter would be ‘the last of its kind’

The Independent UK

Huw Edwards: what happened to the disgraced presenter?

As a new Channel 5 drama airs about his fall from grace, here’s what actually happened

Evening Standard

Google’s former Europe boss close to becoming next head of BBC, sources say

Appointment of Matt Brittin as director general would be latest sign of big tech’s power in media world

The Guardian - UK

Wunmi Mosaku: ‘It’s been very difficult’ since incident at Bafta film awards

The actress said that the events around the awards ceremony have cast a ‘shadow’ over her win.

Evening Standard

Tim Davie: It makes sense for BBC iPlayer to host other broadcasters’ shows

The corporation has suggested that iPlayer could be opened to other public service broadcasters.

Evening Standard

New seasons of The Traitors and Celebrity Traitors promised as BBC signs deal

The BBC says it is ‘proud to remain faithful’ to the hit shows

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

The Traitors and The Celebrity Traitors to air on BBC until 2030

Evening Standard

MPs urge people to have their say on future of BBC

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee said it is inviting written submissions on the future of the BBC.

Evening Standard

Tim Davie describes lack of trust in institutions like BBC as ‘full on crisis’

The BBC’s outgoing director-general, who will be replaced next month after resigning, was speaking on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast.

The Independent UK

Tim Davie says BBC is operating in a ‘weaponisation’ era

Mr Davie conceded that the BBC has made "serious mistakes, which we regret”

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The Independent UK

BBC chief tells MPs he ‘profoundly regrets’ Baftas slur airing

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BBC’s outgoing director-general ‘profoundly regrets’ Bafta racial slur incident

‘I’d like to make clear: although the racial slur was symptomatic of a disability and an involuntary tic, it should never have been broadcast,’ says Tim Davie

Evening Standard

Tim Davie says the BBC ‘profoundly regrets’ racial slur incident at Baftas

The incident happened during the award ceremony on February 22.

Evening Standard

BBC ‘willing to consider radical options’ for future funding

The corporation has said the current licence fee model is not sustainable and needs reform.

Evening Standard

BBC charter fixed end date leaves it open to ‘political football’ – Tim Davie

The outgoing director-general was speaking ahead of the corporation’s response to the Government’s consultation on its future.

The Guardian - UK

BBC to call for permanent charter and end of political appointments to board

Corporation proposes sweeping changes intended to protect its independence and shore up its future

Evening Standard

BBC to publish response to Government’s consultation on its future

The corporation is expected to say the review is a key moment to make bold choices.

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