Who Will Replace BBC Boss Tony Hall? A Thin Shortlist Could Delay the Process

Jake Kanter International TV EditorEXCLUSIVE: Line Of Duty is being restored to Netflix in a number of significant international territories after the streamer struck a deal with producer World Productions.Netflix removed the hit British police drama in April after rights talks broke down following the messy collapse of production empire Kew Media Group and its distribution arm Kew Media Distribution.Netflix made Kew Media administrator FTI Consulting a financial offer to maintain its licenses

Katie Price is in talks for 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 42-year-old reality TV star has said for years that she would love to compete on the BBC dance show and it has now been revealed that she is in "early talks" with show producers about taking part this year.

The BBC has named BBC Studios boss Tim Davie its new director general, replacing Tony Hall who had said in January that he would step down from running the U.K. public broadcaster after about seven years.

Tim Dams Tim Davie is the right person at the right time to take over as director general of the BBC.That seems to be the U.K. industry’s general view on the day that former PepsiCo and Proctor & Gamble marketing executive and long-time BBC staffer Davie won what is considered the most prized job in British media.

17th director-general, brings to the role 15 years of experience at an executive level within the BBC, including his recent post as CEO of BBC Studios. He’s also held marketing roles at Pepsico and Procter and Gamble.“Tim has a strong track record as the CEO of BBC Studios and is one of the most respected names in the industry.

Tim Davie its new director general, replacing Tony Hall who had said in January that he would step down from running the U.K. public broadcaster after about seven years.BBC chairman David Clementi announced the news after a search that looked at both internal and external candidates."I am honored to be appointed the BBC’s next director general," said Davie, who will assume the role on Sept.

Tim Davie, the BBC’s former acting director-general, is set to take over the Corporation’s top job.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorBBC Studios CEO Tim Davie has been named as the new director general of the BBC. He succeeds Tony Hall, who is stepping down after seven years leading the British broadcaster.Davie was the hot favorite for the role, with Deadline revealing that he was the frontrunner back in April.

Steve Clarke The BBC has appointed BBC Studios CEO and ex-marketing maven Tim Davie as the successor to Tony Hall.Davie is an experienced BBC operator and is believed to have been interviewed formally in the last week for the role, alongside other internal candidate, director of content Charlotte Moore.Hall announced his decision to stand down in January and throughout the appointments process, Davie, briefly acting as director general in 2012, has been the front runner.Davie becomes the 17th

Jake Kanter International TV EditorBBC Studios CEO Tim Davie has been named as the new director general of the BBC. He succeeds Tony Hall, who is stepping down after seven years leading the British broadcaster.Davie was the hot favorite for the role, with Deadline revealing that he was the frontrunner back in April.

By Jake Kanter

John Boyega was worried that he might be out of a job after giving a passionate speech during a protest in Hyde Park in London on Wednesday (June 3) – however, it looks like he has nothing to worry about.

John Boyega is a hero on and off the screen. The Star Wars actor delivered a powerful speech to a large crowd that gathered around Hyde Park in London on Wednesday.

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A "devastated" community group has hit out after a fire caused over £5,000 worth of damage at a popular playpark after the coronavirus restrictions were eased.

Tony Hadley is gold.

The Sally Rooney adaptation gave the channel its best ever ratings week on iPlayer this month