Greg Dyke

Greg Dyke is the Chancellor of the University of York. He was Director-General of the BBC from 2000 to 2004 and was obliged to resign by the Hutton Inquiry’s view of the BBC’s coverage of the start of the Iraq war.

Change or die: the future of the BBC

The BBC is one of Britain's great institutions. But, like all other public broadcasters, it faces threats from the internet, the government, and the modern television system. How can it best overcome these challenges, adapt, and survive?

By Greg Dyke

/ 15 May 2012

The democratic case for local television

Former BBC director-general Greg Dyke sets out the case for 'very local television' in Britain. Not only is there demand; local TV is increasingly needed to fill the void left by failing newspapers. It is time to be bold, end the dominance of London and the South East, and protect local democracy

By Greg Dyke

/ 20 May 2011