As the fallout over the accusations of bias batters the BBC, the corporation’s chair, Samir Shah, has already raised the need for a “smooth transition” as he kicks off the hunt for a replacement for the outgoing director general, Tim Davie.
With the focus on issues regarding the corporation’s news output there is speculation that Shah, who has 40 years’ experience in TV production and journalism, may look for a candidate with strong experience in the sector.
