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 · Mar 19
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 The Guardian - UK · Mar 18
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 · Mar 17
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 · Mar 17
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 · Mar 17
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 · Mar 12
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 · Mar 12
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 · Mar 12
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 · Mar 12
The Traitors and The Celebrity Traitors to air on BBC until 2030 The popular reality TV show has been a ratings hit for the broadcaster since it launched in 2022. Evening Standard · Mar 12
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 · Mar 12
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. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Tim Davie says BBC is operating in a ‘weaponisation’ era Mr Davie conceded that the BBC has made "serious mistakes, which we regret” The Independent UK · Mar 12
The Independent UK · Mar 6 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 · Mar 6 Tim Davie says the BBC ‘profoundly regrets’ racial slur incident at Baftas The incident happened during the award ceremony on February 22.
Evening Standard · Mar 5 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 · Mar 5 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 · Mar 5 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 · Mar 5 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.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 28 Poisoned chalice? The BBC’s struggles to find a successor to Tim Davie As the director general prepares to stand down, potential candidates have fallen away amid a series of crises
The Independent UK · Feb 25 BBC to conduct fast-track investigation into racial slur incident at Baftas Director-general Tim Davie has instructed the Executive Complaints Unit to carry out an investigation into the incident
The Independent UK · Feb 25 Culture Secretary welcomes investigation into BBC Bafta broadcast Lisa Nandy said she shared the ‘serious concerns raised by so many people’ after a racial slur was aired in the programme.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25 BBC to conduct fast-track investigation into broadcasting of racial slur from Baftas Corporation says broadcasting of N-word by Tourette syndrome campaigner was ‘serious mistake’ as anger at error rises
The Guardian - UK · Feb 20 Statistics chief complains to BBC over impersonation of staff in hit drama Industry ONS tells broadcaster that depiction risks undermining interviewers’ ‘delicate relationship’ with the public