George Entwistle, Director-General delivers speech to staff

BBC Director-General George Entwistle delivered his first speech to staff from Studio B in New Broadcasting House earlier on today. The speech was relayed to staff across the UK via the BBC's internal 'ringmain' broadcast network. 

Press releases summarising George's speech, the departure of Caroline Thomson and the appointment of Dame Fiona Reynolds as Senior Independent Director are available on the BBC Media Centre website. A full transcript of George's speech is also available for download.