Board of Governors of the BBC

The Board of Governors of the BBC is a group of twelve people who together regulate the BBC and represent the interests of the public, in particular those of viewers and listeners.

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The governors are independent of the Director-General and the rest of the BBC's Executive Team. They have no direct say in programme-making, but are nevertheless accountable to Parliament (and the public) for the BBC's actions. Although a 'state broadcaster', the BBC is theoretically protected from government interference due to the statutory role of the governors.

Related Topics:
Director-General - Parliament

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Governors appoint the Director-General and other key BBC staff. They approve strategy and policy, set objectives, handle complaints, and produce Annual Reports that document the BBC's performance and compliance each year.

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The role of chairman of the Board of Governors is one of the most important positions in British media.

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