Grey-thompson Named To BBC Advisory Group
The BBC has announced the creation of an Independent Diversity Action Group – chaired by director general Tony Hall and including Paralympic legend Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and former footballer Jason Roberts amongst its members – as part of measures to ensure the BBC represents ‘every family and community in the UK.’
The Independent Diversity Action Group will be complemented by a range of other measures, including a leadership development programme, with six people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds given the chance to work alongside the executive team, and a £2.1 million Diversity Creative Talent Fund intended to increase BAME portrayal on screen.
‘The BBC gets much right on diversity, but the simple fact is that we need to do more,’ said Hall. ‘I am not content for the BBC to be merely good or above average. I want a new talent-led approach that will help set the pace in the media industry. I believe in this and want our record to be beyond reproach.’
He added: ‘My aim is for the BBC to be the number one destination for talented people regardless of their background.’
