One insider pointed out that BBC News was reporting on the redundancy proposals before BBC employees had actually been informed internally, according to messages seen by Deadline.
David Attenboroughâs 100 Years On Planet Earth airs Friday 8th May at 8:30pm on BBC One.
Or even more bravely Iâm guessing.
DG of the BB-bloody-C and canât even use spell check. 
BBC STUDIOS APPOINTS LIZ BALDWIN AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HEAD OF STREAMING & CHANNELS, ANZ
BBC Studios has appointed Liz Baldwin as Senior Vice President, Head of Streaming & Channels, Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). Baldwin will commence her role on 31 August and will report to Robi Stanton, President Media & Streaming and General Manager, APAC, BBC Studios.
In this newly created role, Baldwin will lead BBC Studiosâ streaming and channel strategy across Australia and New Zealand, driving growth, audience engagement and continued expansion of the companyâs digital footprint. She will oversee the performance and evolution of BBC Studiosâ streaming platforms and channel portfolio - including BBC-branded linear services and BritBox Australia - working closely with regional and global teams to deliver compelling content experiences to audiences.
Baldwin is a highly accomplished executive leader with a strong track record of end-to-end digital platform management and full P&L responsibility. Known for delivering significant business growth, she combines expertise across leadership, technology, product, media and streaming with a deep commitment to inclusive leadership, building high-performing teams and fostering environments where diverse ideas can thrive.
Robi Stanton, President Media & Streaming and General Manager, APAC, BBC Studios said, âLiz is an exceptional leader with deep expertise across streaming, digital strategy and transformation. Her ability to combine commercial discipline with innovation, alongside her passion for building strong, inclusive teams, makes her a perfect fit for this role. As we continue to evolve our streaming and channels business in ANZ, Lizâs leadership will be instrumental in delivering our ambitions.â
Liz joins from Tapt Media (formerly a division of Nine), where she is currently Head of Digital Growth & Strategy, driving audience and revenue growth across digital platforms. Prior to this, Baldwin served as Senior Vice President, Head of Streaming (General Manager â Digital and Streaming) at Paramount Australia & New Zealand, where she led large-scale streaming and digital transformation initiatives.
Liz Baldwin said, âIâm thrilled to be joining BBC Studios at such an exciting time for the industry. BBC Studiosâ commitment to world-class content, combined with its growing streaming and digital ambitions, creates a fantastic opportunity. I look forward to working with the team to grow audiences, strengthen partnerships and continue delivering exceptional experiences for viewers across Australia and New Zealand.â
Baldwinâs appointment underscores BBC Studiosâ continued investment in digital growth and innovation, and its commitment to strengthening its position in the evolving media and streaming landscape across the ANZ market.
Rhodri Talfan Davies has been appointed as the BBCâs Deputy Director-General.
Rhodri will work as the Director-Generalâs second-in-command, responsible for shaping and delivering the BBCâs editorial strategy, and safeguarding the publicâs trust in the BBC.
(BBC director-general Matt Brittin) said: âWe will also have to close some programmes.â
He set out three principles behind the cuts. The first was to sustain output with the âhighest audience value and impactâ. The second was to meet audiences âwhere they areâ â a nod to the rise of digital platforms such as YouTube. He said spending on commissioning by the content, news and nations divisions would fall by about ÂŁ80m next year.
Finally, he said he wanted to make the BBC âsimpler and faster â we must reduce duplication, clarify accountability and increase the speed of decision making. This includes reducing senior leaders by at least 10%.â
Canât help but think the BBC are shooting themselves in the foot by engaging in seemingly never-ending rounds of cuts.
Thereâs only so much they can cut before their platforms, services and output are impacted so much that they hand those who want to see it be diminished all the ammunition they need to demonstrate thatâs already happened.
what else are they meant to do with an ever declining source of income