Just a reminder that the DCMS is responsible directly for five appointments to the BBC Board - the Chair, and four non-executives representing the interests of the four nations.
On top of their core roles, the Nations members "must be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
A strong knowledge of the culture, characteristics and affairs of the people and communities in the nation which you propose to represent, including a good understanding of the important role of language in that nation.
Knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing public service broadcasting, the broader media sector and the creative industries as a whole in the nation that they propose to represent.
An understanding of views of audiences and public opinion in that nation.
It would also be preferable for candidates to have a business or residential base in the nation."
At present, representing Wales, we have Dame Elan Closs Stephens; her official term ended on 19th January; the DCMS hunt for a replacement closed in November, but as yet we have no announcement. She continues as interim Chair until Samir Shah officially appears.
Representing Scotland we have Muriel Gray, who's in post til 2026. Muriel lives in Anniesland, Glasgow, and is still keeping it real on X.
Just watched #TheTraitors final on IPlayer. Globally, we are all Mollie right now. Brilliant TV.
— Muriel Gray (@ArtyBagger) January 27, 2024
Representing Northern Ireland, we have lawyer Michael Smyth, appointed last July. I haven't been able to find a Northern Ireland address; there's more spore in Pimlico.
And finally, Sir Robbie Gibb represents England. He was appointed in April 2021, when the man he calls 'Olive', Oliver Dowden was Culture Secretary. His interview panel was Robert Specterman-Green from the DCMS, Richard Sharp, Jessica Pulay and, spookily, Dr Samir Shah CBE. His tenure expires on 6th May this year. There is no sign of an advert for a replacement. I wonder if a letter to Lucy Frazer might help.....
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