The Latest Breaking News from Tim Davie

June Sarpong to leave high-profile BBC diversity role

It comes as a string of senior executives of colour have departed the corporation within the past year amid concerns around racism and lack of diversity.

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022

‘Disgraceful neglect of Line of Duty’: the wrongs and rights of the Bafta TV nominations

Jed Mercurio’s show is unfairly lacking in awards, and Bafta needs to give more weight to international shows from broadcasters like Netflix – or fail to reflect TV’s balance of power

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2022

Record numbers tune into BBC coverage of Ukraine war, broadcaster says

The BBC estimates 280 million people watched the unfolding of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022

BBC bosses comment on costly new EastEnders set

The BBC’s director-general Tim Davie addressed a House of Common’s Public Accounts Committee on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022

BBC boss questions viability of subscription-based alternative to licence fee

A Netflix-style system is among the alternative funding methods that have been floated.

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2022

BBC director-general Tim Davie warns of programme cuts after licence fee frozen for 2 years

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Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2022

BBC chief warns licence fee deal will leave £285m funding gap

Tim Davie says six-year licence fee settlement will mean fewer programmes and services

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2022

‘Frontline output’ will be affected by licence fee freeze, BBC boss says

Nadine Dorries has announced that the BBC licence fee will be frozen at £159 for two years.

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2022

BBC shows at risk as channel to cut £285million after TV Licence news

"This will affect our frontline output, there’s no doubt about that"

Wales Online · Jan 18, 2022