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Matt Brittin, a seasoned Google executive with no broadcasting experience, is appointed as the new BBC director-general. He takes over amid controversy over a misleading Trump documentary clip, leading to a ten billion dollar defamation lawsuit. The BBC faces a charter renewal, with critics calling for the license fees abolition and the Labour government promising sustainable support. Brittin aims to adapt, rebuild trust, and expand reach in the face of streaming trends.

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