BBC names Rhodri Talfan Davies as interim general director

Director in charge of investing in programming outside London will take over Tim Davie's role while corporation seeks permanent replacement

The BBC has named senior executive Rhodri Talfan Davies as its interim general director, as the corporation continues the search for a permanent replacement for Tim Davie.

Davie, who resigned in November after the row over the BBC's editing of a Donald Trump speech, will remain in the role until the start of April. Talfan Davies will then take over.