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| Intriguing to see (Lord) Tony Hall, incoming BBC director general, brushing up his editorial skills and exercising his preferences, as he prepares to leave the Royal Opera House. He was one of three judges – including Will Gompertz, the BBC's arts editor – of the best drama series or serial category for Sunday night's BBC Audio Drama Awards, hosted by David Tennant. The winner, Radio 4's The Lost Honour of Katarina Blum, based on a novel by Heinrich Böll set in Berlin, was described as "tense, gripping", and made by independent producer, Somethin' Else. Its theme is sensational tabloid journalism, panic over Red Army terrorism, and includes the shooting of an intrusive journalist. On a calmer note, Hall reportedly has firm views about improving BBC news coverage of arts and cultural matters. | Intriguing to see (Lord) Tony Hall, incoming BBC director general, brushing up his editorial skills and exercising his preferences, as he prepares to leave the Royal Opera House. He was one of three judges – including Will Gompertz, the BBC's arts editor – of the best drama series or serial category for Sunday night's BBC Audio Drama Awards, hosted by David Tennant. The winner, Radio 4's The Lost Honour of Katarina Blum, based on a novel by Heinrich Böll set in Berlin, was described as "tense, gripping", and made by independent producer, Somethin' Else. Its theme is sensational tabloid journalism, panic over Red Army terrorism, and includes the shooting of an intrusive journalist. On a calmer note, Hall reportedly has firm views about improving BBC news coverage of arts and cultural matters. |
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| Tim Davie, acting BBC director general, was much in evidence at the audio drama awards reception in Broadcasting House. It is clear that he is still intending to take up the role as chief executive of BBC Worldwide when Hall arrives, though there is going to be a shake up of the powerful executive BBC board. There also seems to be little appetite among senior BBC types for involving Nick Pollard in a news executive role, despite his stellar work in producing the cogent report on the Newsnight/Savile debacle. However, before any of that happens, the BBC is bracing itself for the release of the full set of documents, emails and evidence from the Pollard review in about mid February, which is set to stir up the issue all over again. Lord Patten, the BBC Trust chairman, made the pledge of full disclosure on publication of the Pollard review after being badgered by several journalists. But many senior BBC suits who gave evidence to the inquiry are rueing the day. | Tim Davie, acting BBC director general, was much in evidence at the audio drama awards reception in Broadcasting House. It is clear that he is still intending to take up the role as chief executive of BBC Worldwide when Hall arrives, though there is going to be a shake up of the powerful executive BBC board. There also seems to be little appetite among senior BBC types for involving Nick Pollard in a news executive role, despite his stellar work in producing the cogent report on the Newsnight/Savile debacle. However, before any of that happens, the BBC is bracing itself for the release of the full set of documents, emails and evidence from the Pollard review in about mid February, which is set to stir up the issue all over again. Lord Patten, the BBC Trust chairman, made the pledge of full disclosure on publication of the Pollard review after being badgered by several journalists. But many senior BBC suits who gave evidence to the inquiry are rueing the day. |
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