BBC names Rhodri Talfan Davies as interim general director

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Michael Savage Media editorJanuary 28, 2026 at 04:41 PM

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Rhodri Talfan Davies has been named interim general director of the BBC, succeeding Tim Davie who resigned in November and will depart in April. Talfan Davies will join the BBC board in February to prepare for the role. The search for a permanent replacement for Davie is expected to be lengthy, and the new director will face the challenge of negotiating the BBC's future charter and funding with the government. Davie has advocated for reforms to the license fee and a wider remit for the BBC amidst changing media consumption habits. The BBC's chair, Samir Shah, praised Talfan Davies's leadership and commitment to public service broadcasting. A major union has cautioned against significant restructuring during the interim period.

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