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BBC director of news Unsworth to depart next year

Fran Unsworth

Fran Unsworth, BBC director of news and current affairs, is set to leave early next year. She is also one of the 12 people who sit on the BBC board, which sets the broadcaster’s overall strategy.

Unsworth has been with the BBC for over 40 years.

She said:

“The jobs I’ve done have not always been easy. Undoubtedly, some were more fun than others. But I am proud to have done all of them – and to work for an organization which has such a vital and precious role in the UK and around the world.

“The BBC is free of commercial and proprietorial pressure. Our bosses are the audiences we serve. I am honored to have been part of it.”

Director general Tim Davie added:

“Fran has taken BBC News through one of the most testing periods in its history, providing a vital service during the Covid-19 pandemic, when record audiences turned to BBC News.

“She has led BBC coverage during a period of momentous events at home and abroad, alongside leading a huge modernization program to reshape BBC News. She will be greatly missed by everyone at the BBC.”

Mariam Ahmed

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