DV
Agreed, either quite capable, but wouldn't object to a strong broadcaster taking the role. John Simpson springs to mind as that type of candidate unfortunately he's too old now.
Based on that article alone Carolyn Fairbairn and Tim Davie seem the best candidates.
Agreed, either quite capable, but wouldn't object to a strong broadcaster taking the role. John Simpson springs to mind as that type of candidate unfortunately he's too old now.
JO
Agreed, either quite capable, but wouldn't object to a strong broadcaster taking the role. John Simpson springs to mind as that type of candidate unfortunately he's too old now.
How about Rylan?
Based on that article alone Carolyn Fairbairn and Tim Davie seem the best candidates.
Agreed, either quite capable, but wouldn't object to a strong broadcaster taking the role. John Simpson springs to mind as that type of candidate unfortunately he's too old now.
How about Rylan?
GE
thegeek
Founding member
Did anyone mention Steve Rosenberg?
When I was 13, I wrote to the BBC’s Director General Ian Trethowan saying I want to be DG when I grow up...and he found time to write back. 39 years later, I don’t think I’ll be succeeding Tony Hall. But I’m proud to be able to say that I work for BBC. pic.twitter.com/gO7qM8NAym
— Steve Rosenberg (@BBCSteveR) January 20, 2020
JE
I would be shocked if there wasn't a 'showdown' between the BBC and the government in some way, shape or form during the mid-term review process considering the hostility certain members of the government (particularly Cummings and perhaps Johnson) have towards the organization
I think people are getting carried away with that and running with it. I expect it was barely any more than a sound bite during the election campaign, I doubt it will be near the top of anyone’s list.
Of course the press will regularly ask about the BBC and Boris is whoever will say that they are reviewing it, which will cause a lot of predictions to be made, but I would be shocked if it’ll get much further than that.
Of course the press will regularly ask about the BBC and Boris is whoever will say that they are reviewing it, which will cause a lot of predictions to be made, but I would be shocked if it’ll get much further than that.
I would be shocked if there wasn't a 'showdown' between the BBC and the government in some way, shape or form during the mid-term review process considering the hostility certain members of the government (particularly Cummings and perhaps Johnson) have towards the organization
GE
I would be shocked if there wasn't a 'showdown' between the BBC and the government in some way, shape or form during the mid-term review process considering the hostility certain members of the government (particularly Cummings and perhaps Johnson) have towards the organization
Here's Pesto's take on that very topic: https://www.itv.com/news/2020-01-22/johnson-and-cummings-want-say-on-new-bbc-director-general-robert-peston-writes/
thegeek
Founding member
I think people are getting carried away with that and running with it. I expect it was barely any more than a sound bite during the election campaign, I doubt it will be near the top of anyone’s list.
Of course the press will regularly ask about the BBC and Boris is whoever will say that they are reviewing it, which will cause a lot of predictions to be made, but I would be shocked if it’ll get much further than that.
Of course the press will regularly ask about the BBC and Boris is whoever will say that they are reviewing it, which will cause a lot of predictions to be made, but I would be shocked if it’ll get much further than that.
I would be shocked if there wasn't a 'showdown' between the BBC and the government in some way, shape or form during the mid-term review process considering the hostility certain members of the government (particularly Cummings and perhaps Johnson) have towards the organization
Here's Pesto's take on that very topic: https://www.itv.com/news/2020-01-22/johnson-and-cummings-want-say-on-new-bbc-director-general-robert-peston-writes/