George Entwistle named new head of BBC

George Entwistle has been named the new director general of the BBC.

Mr Entwistle, who is currently director of BBC Vision, will take over from outgoing director general Mark Thompson in September.

The Chairman of the BBC Trust, Lord Patten, described the new head of the corporation as a "creative leader". Mr Entwistle said it was a "privilege" to take on the role.