As the U.K. industry reacts to news of Tony Hall’s intention to depart the BBC this July, top-level executives including Charlotte Moore and Tim Davie as well as external contenders such as Channel…
Varietyfor seven years as director general, has been intending to leave the corporation for some time with a 2020 date in his sights since last year, though most in the industry expected him to depart following the BBC’s centenary in 2022. He is understood to be leaving for another role that is outside the broadcasting world. that with Hall’s departure, the “time is right for a woman” to lead the BBC.
“She gets the things that Tony wants to do, such as focusing on and improving the presence of the BBC in the regions. She would be a great successor,” they said. Most recently, Davie oversaw the merger of production arm BBC Studios and sales outfit BBC Worldwide as the integrated BBC Studios.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
BBC Director General Tony Hall to Step DownTony Hall will step down as the director general of the BBC this summer. “Tony Hall is an inspirational creative leader, within the U.K. and around the globe, and the BBC has been lucky to have him…
Read more »
BBC Director General Tony Hall To Step Down This SummerBBC director general Tony Hall is stepping down this summer after seven years leading the British broadcaster. Hall was appointed by the BBC in November 2012, but not take up the role until April 2…
Read more »
MBC Studios to Launch Arabic TV Series ‘Blood Oath,’ Written by Britain’s Tony JordanMBC Studios, the Saudi-owned production unit of top Middle Eastern free-to-air satellite network MBC Group is set to launch “Blood Oath,” an Arabic crime series written by Britain&8217…
Read more »
SAG Awards: Tony Shalhoub Dedicates Win to Brian TarantinaTony Shalhoub won the best actor in a comedy series prize at the 26th annual SAGAwards
Read more »
Tony Shaloub Dedicates SAG Award to Late Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Star Brian TarantinaThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel actor died in November at age 60 from an accidental overdose
Read more »