BBC director-general Lord Hall has said making the Beeb less 'London-centric' is his 'personal priority' - as he pushes back against the prime minister's plans to overhaul the corporation. In a bid to keep viewers onside ahead of any review, Lord Hall doubled down on quotes he made in March last year about ensuring the BBC was doing more outside of the capital. BBC director-general Lord Hall has said making the Beeb less 'London-centric' is his 'personal priority' - as he pushes back against the prime minister's plans to overhaul the corporationHe also highlighted the 'need to continue to take the fight to fake news' and the importance of attracting more young viewers. Elsewhere in his New Year message to BBC employees, Lord Hall said the broadcaster should 'embrace' increased scrutiny following accusations of bias. Lord Hall urged employees to respond to scrutiny 'with confidence and without complacency'.

Source: Daily Mail January 02, 2020 20:57 UTC