Am hearing that Tony Hall, chief exec Royal Opera House, has been appointed as new DG of BBC. Announcement soon
— Robert Peston (@Peston) November 22, 2012
It looks like Michael Gove will have to wait a little longer to see his dream of a conprehensive educated, female DG. It’s Tony Hall, or Baron Hall of Birkenhead to his friends.
Developing…
UPDATE: BBC have confirmed.