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.

Appointments

Governors are usually appointed from senior positions in various walks of British society. Each appointment is a part-time position and lasts for four (formerly five) years. Four governors have specific responsibilities: for Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the English regions.

Related Topics:
British - Scotland - Wales - Northern Ireland - English

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Governors are nominally appointed by the monarch on the advice of ministers. In practice, governors are chosen by the government of the day. This has led to claims of political interference, in particular during the years of Margaret Thatcher's premiership. Most recently, the government of Tony Blair appointed Michael Grade as chairman of the Board of Governors on the recommendation of an independent selection committee.

Related Topics:
Monarch - Government - Margaret Thatcher - Tony Blair - Michael Grade

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