The BBC has both its top jobs filled again following the fall out of Hutton earlier this year. And it seems that if you want to lead the Beeb at somepoint in the future you need to start out at the Corporation, and then spend some time running Channel 4. Following the appointment of former Channel 4 boss Michael Grade to the post of BBC Chairman, on Friday current Channel 4 Chief Exec, Mark Thompson, was named the Beeb's new Director General. The combination of Grade and Thompson at the top of the Corporation should help alleviate fears the BBC would lose its edge and independent post-Hutton - both being known for their maverick tendencies.
May 24, 2004
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Channel 4 boss gets BBC DG job
Channel 4 chief executive Mark Thompson has been named BBC Director General, following Michael Grade's appointment as BBC Chairman.