Michael Grade
BBC licence fee is ‘regressive tax’, broadcaster’s former chair says
Michael Grade, now chair of Ofcom, says the government should re-examine the fee and criticised the BBC’s handling of complaints
Miles Brignall
12, Nov, 2023 @5:09 PM
Ofcom chair says tech firms must prioritise safety alongside clicks
Michael Grade cites Molly Russell’s death as reminder of urgent need for new era of accountability
Mark Sweney
27, Sep, 2022 @4:00 PM
Platinum anniversary for a devoted reader | Brief letters
Letters: Reading the Guardian for 70 years | Queen Elizabeth II avatar | Dressing your age | Ageism
Letters
03, Jun, 2022 @4:38 PM
Michael Grade too lazy and old to lead Ofcom, says BBC official historian
Prof Jean Seaton, speaking at Hay festival on future of BBC, says Grade appointment is act of bullying
Rachel Hall
02, Jun, 2022 @5:53 PM
Lord Attenborough’s son says he would be ‘turning in his grave’ at Channel 4 sale
Exclusive: Michael Attenborough says late chair was promised by new Ofcom chief Michael Grade he would oppose privatisation
Helen Pidd
10, Apr, 2022 @4:37 PM
The new chair of Ofcom is no joke | Brief letters
Brief letters: Fooled by April fools | Welcoming refugees | Bats in church | Affectionate names
Letters
03, Apr, 2022 @3:35 PM
Cronyism fears as businessman Sir Ian Cheshire is named head of Channel 4
Jon Snow and other leading broadcasters express concern over appointment and call for C4’s public service remit to be protected
Vanessa Thorpe and Michael Savage
02, Apr, 2022 @9:42 PM
Michael Grade confirmed as Ofcom chair despite MPs’ warning
Former BBC chair will lead watchdog even though report said his knowledge of social media and online safety clearly lacked depth
Dan Milmo Global technology editor
01, Apr, 2022 @7:22 PM
UK politics: fury from unions as pay rises for civil servants capped at 3% – as it happened
Public and Commercial Services Union says offer is in effect a pay cut because of rising inflation and prices
Andrew Sparrow
31, Mar, 2022 @4:01 PM
Michael Grade the cultural warrior goes peacenik before MPs | John Crace
Nadine Dorries’ second choice for Ofcom chair showed few signs of being the attack dog she had hoped
John Crace
31, Mar, 2022 @3:39 PM
Government’s choice for Ofcom chair says he does not use social media
Michael Grade also praises anti-lockdown campaigner Laurence Fox in appearance before MPs
Jim Waterson Media editor
31, Mar, 2022 @1:19 PM
‘If I am appointed,’ says the QC in line for charity commissioner. He will be | Rupa Huq
When a plum post is in the government’s gift, there’s little MPs can do to change the same-old same-old
Rupa Huq
27, Mar, 2022 @9:00 AM
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