Mark Thompson was approached about return to BBC as director general
Former chief was sounded out about applying for his old job but said he was committed to CNN, it is understoodMark Thompson, the former BBC director general, was sounded out about applying for a second stint leading the corporation, the Guardian understands.The BBC is in the process of searching...
<p>Former chief was sounded out about applying for his old job but said he was committed to CNN, it is understood</p><p>Mark Thompson, the former BBC director general, was sounded out about applying for a second stint leading the corporation, the Guardian understands.</p><p>The BBC is in the process of searching for a new leader after<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/nov/09/tim-davie-expected-to-resign-bbc-director-general"> the resignation of Tim Davie in November</a> in the fallout from the way an edition of Panorama edited a Donald Trump speech.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jan/30/mark-thompson-was-approached-about-return-to-bbc-as-director-general">Continue reading...</a>
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