Month: November 2025

BBC Director-General Tim Davie has announced he will leave the Corporation after 20 years, including five as its chief executive.

His departure was confirmed today, alongside the resignation of Deborah Turness, CEO of BBC News.
The former Head of Radio said the decision was his own and that he would remain for a transition period while a successor is appointed.
In a message to staff, he described the job as “very intense personally and professionally” and said he wanted to give his successor time to shape plans for the next Royal Charter.
He added that although the BBC “is delivering well,” he accepted “ultimate responsibility” for recent challenges around BBC News.
Davie wrote: “In these increasingly polarised times, the BBC is of unique value and speaks to the very best of us. It helps make the UK a special place; overwhelmingly kind, tolerant and curious.”
He also reflected on the broadcaster’s transformation during his leadership, highlighting progress towards digital growth and its reputation as “the most trusted news brand globally.”
BBC Chairman Samir Shah paid tribute to Davie’s leadership, describing him as “an outstanding Director-General” who has “propelled the BBC forward with determination, single-mindedness and foresight.” He confirmed that the Board would begin the process of appointing a successor immediately.
Davie first joined the BBC in 2005 and previously served as Director of Audio and Music, Acting Director-General, and Chief Executive of BBC Studios before being appointed Director-General in 2020.
He said he would “always be a passionate cheerleader for civilised society, a strong BBC and a thriving UK.”

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Lake District Radio is marking Our Earth Week with a 24-hour live broadcast focused on songs that never quite made it to number one.

From 8am on Friday 14 November, presenter Lee Durrant will take listeners through a marathon playlist of chart “Number 2s” while raising awareness of sewage pollution in the UK’s lakes, rivers and seas.
Each hour will celebrate a different decade or genre, from 1950s classics to Britpop and beyond, while also exploring one of the country’s most persistent environmental challenges.
Throughout the 24 hours, Lee will be joined by campaigners from Save Windermere, environmental experts and representatives from United Utilities to discuss the scale of water pollution and what can be done to protect local waterways.
Lee said it would be a tough but worthwhile challenge. “If it gets people talking about what’s happening to our lakes, rivers and seas, it will be worth every minute.”
The show forms part of Our Earth Week, a national community radio initiative dedicated to nature and climate action. This year’s theme is Water, with stations across the UK producing special programmes that highlight local and national environmental issues.
Listeners are encouraged to tune in, take part in discussions, and share their own stories through Lake District Radio’s social media channels during the broadcast.

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