Person: Lord Ryder

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Grade to be named new BBC chairman

Pinewood Studios boss Michael Grade was today due to be named as the BBC’s new chairman, BBC News 24 reported.

Fri, 02 Apr, 2004

Blair signals truce as BBC boss bites bullet

THE British government last night ended its war with the BBC over the Dr David Kelly affair after its director general quit and its acting chairman apologised “unreservedly” for the controversial Andrew Gilligan broadcast.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2004

Blair welcomes BBC apology

The BBC has apologised "unreservedly" for its Iraq weapons story.

Thu, 29 Jan, 2004

Governors appoint acting director general

The BBC governors today thanked Director General Greg Dyke and former chairman Gavyn Davies for serving the public with “strong and dynamic” leadership.

Thu, 29 Jan, 2004