Unseasonal dressing up

“I’m extremely proud to be awarded this Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters from Ulster University. I’m particularly proud because Northern Ireland is where I first started out in journalism as a BBC news trainee, and where I learnt so much that has helped guide me throughout my career. It’s a great honour to be able to share this ceremony with the latest generation of talented young graduates as they embark on exciting career journeys of their own.”

BBC Director General Lord Hall, clutching thin bottle of Bushmills in presentation case...