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Tim Davie
Executive
Tim Davie is the Director General of the BBC.
Notable Quotes
"I struggle to think of anyone who doesn't nod along when I say the service is needed more than ever."View Story →
"As for the World Service, we are very clear: we think the Government should take back full funding, as it did for over 80 years."View Story →
"a broadcasting icon"View Story →
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