BREAKING NEWS: Grade is new BBC chairman

2 Apr, 03:59: Former Channel 4 chief executive Michael Grade will be the new chairman of the BBC.

· Name of new BBC chairman expected soon
· BBC chairman to be picked by independent panel

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