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4+ week, 8+ hour ago  (467+ words)The BBC wants urgent reform to its Charter, including an end to political appointees to its board, and an independent and fit funding model. The corporation is also calling for the removal of its fixed end date, presently renewed every…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (215+ words)BBC chairman says director-general Tim Davie 'shouldn't have stepped down' Credit: Reuters Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser...Swipe for next article Matt Brittin confirmed as new BBC director-general " what…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (892+ words) Previously: The Nick Timothy Trap Former Google executive Matt Brittin is expected to be named the BBCs new Director General after a BBC board meeting on Thursday, but the news has been out for a few days already. While…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago  (126+ words) Outgoing BBC boss Tim Davie suggests BBC will be 'thriving' Source: Sky News Meet the man heavily tipped to become BBC's new Director-General - Former Google...executive Matt Brittin is reportedly a leading candidate to become the next Director-General of the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1772+ words) Matt Brittin takes over the BBC at one of the most challenging times in its history On his LinkedIn page, the man widely expected to be the BBC's new Director General describes himself as a "gap year student,…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (968+ words)The BBC vowed to cast a wide net in its search for a new director-general in the wake of Tim Davie's resignation over Panorama's...botched edit of a President Trump speech. Matt Brittin, the 57-year-old former Google boss, has emerged…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (835+ words) Jay Hunt, a former BBC executive responsible for hit shows including Sherlock, was seen as the top contender to lead the organisation The race for the most powerful role in British media has taken a...twist after it emerged that front…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago  (164+ words)The new BBC Director-General has been urged to demonstrate a clear commitment to public service broadcasting. Dame Caroline Dinenage, MP for Gosport and chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, welcomed the appointment of Matt Brittin. Dame Caroline…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (537+ words) History, University of Bristol Simon Potter does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding...academic appointment. Matt Brittin has been named the new director general of the BBC. He joins the broadcaster after almost two decades working…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (473+ words) January 26, 2026 13.26 Europe/London By Julian Clover The BBC faces "profound jeopardy" unless it undertakes significant...significant reform of its funding model, according to its outgoing director general Tim Davie, who has indicated support for changes to the licence fee system....