The new Ofcom chief Michael Grade has held a number of senior positions at UK broadcasters after starting his career with a brief stint in sports journalism. Since the mid-1980s, the 79-year-old has served as controller of BBC One, chief executive of Channel 4, chairman of the BBC and executive chairman of ITV plc. His father was the theatrical agent, Leslie Grade, and his uncles were the influential impresarios Lew Grade and Bernard Delfont. Lord Grade was educated at the fee-paying Stowe Schoo

Media executive and Conservative peer Michael Grade has been named as the next chairman of Ofcom, the PA news agency understands. The 79-year-old, who has held senior positions at the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, will face MPs during a pre-appointment hearing before the selection draws to a close. The process to find a suitable candidate to chair the watchdog, which oversees broadcasting and telecommunications in the UK, has faced a series of delays since it began two years ago.( Yui Mok/ PA)( PA Wir

The former media executive has spoken in favour of the privatisation of Channel 4 and recently criticised the BBC’s coverage of events such as the Downing Street parties as “ gleeful and disrespectful ”.... A spokesman for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said: “ No final decision has been made on the Government’s preferred candidate for Ofcom chair.... Once a decision has been made, we will make an announcement in due course.”....

Newly-announced Ofcom chairman Lord Michael Grade has said he believes describing the BBC licence fee as “ regressive ” is not an opinion but a “ statement of fact ”.... The 79-year-old Conservative peer, who has held senior positions at all three of the UK’s major media outlets, is appearing before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport( DCMS) Committee for “ pre-appointment scrutiny ”.... Recommended Ukraine war news: Nato left defeated and divided Why has Russia invaded Ukraine?...

In future, the annual awards will no longer be pensionable, reducing their long-term value. The name of the system will also be changed with references to “ excellence ” dropped.... However, the new system will see reapplications subject to open completion in an attempt to “ create a more level playing field and reduce bias towards older, established award holders ”.... About 600 national awards will be available annually, compared with 300 currently....

Media executive and Conservative peer Michael Grade has been announced as the next chairman of Ofcom. Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries named the 79-year-old – who has held senior positions at the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 – as the Government’s preferred candidate for the role. The process to find a suitable candidate to chair the watchdog, which oversees broadcasting and telecommunications in the UK, has faced a series of delays since it began two years ago. Lord Grade will now appear before MPs on

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