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The fact that John Beyer and the Daily Mail are opposed to Michael Grade's appointment as Chairman of the BBC, may lead many people to conclude that he is a good choice.

Yeah, but he was also the man who tried to kill Doctor Who (given it was Colin Baker at the time, I can't say I blame him).

And he greenlighted EastEnders!

Hail, Magoo-us. Where have you been hiding?

He may again. He seems less than keen on the idea of the Doctor being reborn.

Acorrding to the radiowhen he was at channel 4 he commissioned Trainspotting and 4 weddings, and brough Friends to the UK. Also, when he was on room 101 I thought he was superb and i agreed with everything he said although I thought he had already been top dog at the bbc, oh well. Got my vote Does anyone thing that ?80,000 a year for that position seems quite "low" considering the over inflated salaries in the media world.

but having uncle lew grade helped him get in to the bbc/ch 4 didnt it?

Yes it does, but, like a PM, I imagine the it's other 'opportunities' after his tenure that really pay off.

How many hours a week does it involve him as Chairman and does it prevent him from earning money in other positions?

Mart