Jonty Claypole has decided to step down as the BBC’s director of arts in April 2021.
BBC Unveils Creative Diversity Appointments
September 22, 2020
Iyare Igiehon and Michelle Matherson have been jointly appointed to the role of BBC creative diversity partner.
BBC Annual Report Shows Strong Year, More Reform Needed
September 15, 2020
The BBC's annual report has outlined that while it was a strong year for BBC content, the broadcaster must keep reforming to be trusted, relevant and indispensable in the digital age.
Tim Davie Sets Out Vision for BBC
September 4, 2020
Delivering his introductory address as the new director-general of the BBC, Tim Davie laid out his priorities for the public broadcaster, declaring "there is no room for complacency" as the organization faces a challenging future.
Charlotte Moore Becomes BBC Chief Content Officer
September 4, 2020
Charlotte Moore has taken on the role of chief content officer for the BBC, joining the BBC Board as of today.
BBC Hosts Young Reporter Competition
August 17, 2020
The BBC has invited young people to share the stories that matter to them as part of the BBC Young Reporter Competition, open to 11- to 18-year-olds.
BBC Commits £100 Million to Diverse Productions & Talent
June 22, 2020
The BBC will use £100 million of its commissioning budget over the next three years to ramp up its slate of diverse and inclusive content.
Tim Davie Appointed BBC Director-General
June 5, 2020
Tim Davie, currently CEO of BBC Studios, has been appointed as the 17th director-general of the BBC, taking over the role from Tony Hall on September 1.
BBC to Air Live Premier League Games
May 29, 2020
The BBC is set to broadcast live free-to-air Premier League games for the first time since the league’s inception in 1992 upon its return next month.
BBC Releases Annual Plan
May 20, 2020
Restoring BBC Three as a linear channel and bringing BBC Four to the international market as an SVOD service are among the plans being considered by the British public broadcaster as it sets out its vision for the two years ahead.