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The former BBC executive takes on a role vacated by Gavyn Davies, who resigned in the wake of criticism in the Hutton Report in January. Mr Grade, 61, has immense media experience, having headed Channel 4, and was among the favourites to get the job despite his maverick reputation. He will now take the lead role in appointing a new director general. BBC media correspondent Torin Douglas said the selection of Mr Grade would not be seen as the choice of a "safe pair of hands". The prime minister's office is expected to confirm the appointment at lunchtime on Friday.
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