How an outsider beat the 'toffs' to the top in TV

Article Abstract:

New BBC Director-General Greg Dyke does not appear to fit the mould of a typical BBC top executive. He comes from a modest background, speaks with a working class accent and is very outspoken. The extensive bureaucracy at the BBC will be rather sceptical about him, especially has he has never worked there during his varied career. It is clear that he dislikes the traditional British establishment, and this may bring him into conflict with some people at the BBC.

Comment:

Has appointed a new Director-General, Greg Dyke

Television Broadcasting, Radio & TV Broadcasting, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Television broadcasting industry, British Broadcasting Corp., Broadcasting industry, Broadcasting

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And now for (yet another) breakfast battle

Article Abstract:

Competition between radio breakfast shows in the UK is discussed. Radio 2's Terry Wogan attracts the largest number of breakfast listeners, but local radio stations often succeed in gaining a very large proportion of the available population.

Market share

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The star who fell to earth

Article Abstract:

DJ Chris Evans is profiled. He came from a tough background, but showed business ability from an early age.

Biography, Disc jockeys, Evans, Chris

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