Who is the BBC's new director general?

A former Google executive has been confirmed as the BBC's new director general.

Fifty-seven-year-old Matt Brittin, ex-president of Google's Europe, Middle East and Africa operations, will replace Tim Davie who announced his resignation in November after a storm over how Panorama edited a speech by US President Donald Trump.

The BBC's Noor Nanji tells us more about who Matt Brittin is and what he might bring to the role often dubbed the hardest in British media.

'I love the North East.

It's an amazing part of the country'
BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James arrives in Sunderland as part of his challenge for Red Nose Day.

BBC Introducing acts surprised with Radio 1's Big Weekend news
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend is coming to Sunderland and here are nine North East artist to go and see.

Watch: Highlights from the Baftas 2026
Watch: The must-see moments from the 2026 Grammy Awards
From 'ICE out' to Cher forgetting her lines, watch the best moments from this year's ceremony.

Watch: The best looks of the 2026 Grammy Awards
'High Fashion' from stars such as Addison Rae, Olivia Dean, and more.

Watch: Claudia Winkleman's most iconic moments in The Traitors
Claudia Winkleman hosts the ultimate reality game of trust and treachery on The Traitors, here are her best moments.

'An honour': Presenters Tess and Claudia say goodbye to Strictly Come Dancing
The presenters announced in October that the 2025 edition would be their last.

Watch: Statue of Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveiled in London
A Leicester Square statue marks 30 years of the longest-running film in Indian cinema, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, starring both actors.

Watch: Moment Bridget Jones statue is unveiled in London
Renée Zellweger has called a new statue "adorable," adding: "I think she's much cuter than me."
Watch: Moment Sara Cox crosses finish line after 135-mile charity run
The Radio 2 presenter completes her epic run, which has raised more than £7.6m for Children in Need.

Radio presenters finish three-legged charity feat
Presenters Matt and Anna complete their part of the thousand-mile challenge for BBC Children in Need.

'Give your money away,' Billie Eilish tells billionaires
The singer called on the mega wealthy to donate more to charity, during a speech at the WSJ Awards attended by the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and George Lucas.

Watch Prunella Scales's memorable moments in Fawlty Towers
Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales, best known for playing hotel manager Sybil Fawlty, has died aged 93.

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton through the years
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Watch: Jilly Cooper's surprise cameo in hit TV series Rivals
The late author appeared in the TV adaptation of her 1988 novel last year.

Sex, class, horses: The unique mix that made Jilly Cooper's books special
Tributes have been paid to author Dame Jilly Cooper, who has died at the age of 88 following a fall.

Taylor Swift on Travis, new tracks and baking bread
The global superstar spoke to Radio 1's Greg James about how her new album reflects her current era.

Luke Combs reveals what happens backstage at the Grand Ole Opry
Country star Luke Combs discusses what happens at the Grand Ole Opry, before taking to the stage of the Royal Albert Hall.

Watch: Take That megafans 'super excited' ahead of surprise BBC performance
The band announced plans to take their Circus Live tour back on the road next summer.

Moment Owen Cooper becomes youngest ever male Emmy winner
The star of Adolescence won in the best supporting actor in a limited series category.