
BBC Boss Tim Davie Reflects on Scott Mills' Departure
Outgoing BBC boss Tim Davie stated on his final day that Scott Mills' departure was a 'real shock to the organisation,' indicating the decision was very clear.
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Outgoing BBC boss Tim Davie stated on his final day that Scott Mills' departure was a 'real shock to the organisation,' indicating the decision was very clear.

BBC Director General Tim Davie is set to become co-chair of the Creative Industries Council, taking on his first new role before officially leaving the BBC in August.

Former Google executive Matt Brittin is reportedly the frontrunner to succeed Tim Davie as the next director-general of the BBC. Davie is expected to depart the corporation in the coming weeks.

Tim Davie delivered his final setpiece speech this morning as he urged a room of industry doyens to “develop a little bit of swagger” when championing the national broadcaster.

BBC director-general Tim Davie has answered questions from the U.K. government’s Culture, Media & Sport Committee over the incident that erupted following the BAFTA ceremony in which the shouting out…

The chair of the U.K.’s parliamentary culture committee has written to the BBC to demand answers over the broadcast of the n-word during the BAFTAs on Sunday night. “I am writing regarding the BBC’s coverage of the BAFTA film awards on Sunday,” the head of the committee, Caroline Dinenage wrote to outgoing BBC director general […]

The BBC confirmed it was aware of a sexual offences investigation involving Scott Mills nine years ago, but only sacked him last week after new information came to light, specifically learning the alleged victim was under 16, deepening the scandal as the broadcaster works to understand the full details of what was known internally.

Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been confirmed as the new director-general of the BBC, with reports detailing insights into his background and what insiders think of him as he takes on the role of steering reforms within the organization. Brittin is set to assume the position on May 18, 2026, succeeding Tim Davie, who resigned following an editorial controversy regarding a Donald Trump speech.

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Tim Davie outlined a bold vision for the U.K. public broadcaster, which he described as being on a "knife edge," during a speech in London: "We are in a game where we need more scale."

As the director general prepares to stand down, potential candidates have fallen away amid a series of crises There is an impressive shortlist circulating in Britain’s media circles, comprising some of the most talented executives in the business. Unfortunately for the BBC, it contains the names of figures no longer in the running to become its next director general. Those closely observing the corporation’s search for a successor to Tim Davie have been quick to note how the events of the pas...
BBC insiders are reflecting on the legacy of outgoing Director-General Tim Davie and the significant tasks that lie ahead for his successor, Matt Brittin, as he prepares to take on the role.

Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been officially appointed as the new Director General of the BBC, taking office on May 18. His 18-year career at Google, including leadership roles in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, is highlighted as he prepares to lead the British broadcaster.

“Energy” and “resilience” were identified by outgoing BBC boss Tim Davie today as the key traits required of his successor.

Director general Tim Davie also says the BBC is looking into why the ceremony remained on iPlayer.

Director-general Tim Davie has instructed the Executive Complaints Unit to carry out an investigation into the incident