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 DeadBrain exclusive: Hutton to replace Dyke at BBC30 Jan 2004 by Malcolm Drury
In a move that is sure to surprise and alarm journalists throughout the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Tony Blair is to intervene directly to fill the post of Director General of the BBC vacated by the resignation of Greg Dyke, DeadBrain has learned. Even more surprising is his choice - Lord "I am satisfied" Hutton, author of the report that cleared Mr. Blair of any wrongdoing, ever, and blamed everything on the BBC.
This development, which is yet to be announced by Number Ten, came to light during a conversation between our investigative reporter and a highly-placed source in the PM's office over a few pints at the "Cock and Bull". The source, who requested anonymity but who may later be "outed" if it is in DeadBrain's interests to do so, said that Mr. Blair was very impressed with the way Lord Hutton had conducted his inquiry into the death of Dr. David Kelly, and was extremely satisfied with his conclusions. Mr. Blair, he said, believed the Hutton Report to be very fair, a view echoed by Constitutional Affairs Secretary Lord Falconer and endorsed by Lord Snooty, government affairs reporter for The Beano. The source told our reporter that by taking over as Director General, Lord Hutton would be in a position to ensure that reporting by the BBC is seen to be fair and accurate by the government. Because of his extensive study into what is wrong with BBC news reporting, he was clearly the best person to be able to address the shortcomings. "He has proven himself in the eyes of the Prime Minister," said the source. Asked about the unprecedented level of interference with the BBC's independence that Mr. Blair's direct intervention would represent, the source noted that Mr. Blair had specifically said that he wanted to make it "absolutely clear" that he respected the BBC's independence. "The PM expects the BBC to challenge the government," he said, "but only if it has all the relevant facts and if the Director General is satisfied with the challenge." Informed of the pending development, Douglas Ramsbottom, president of the British Guild of Hacks and Flacks, said it was the thin end of the wedge, and a mortal blow to the independence of the British press, reflecting a tyrannical, despotic government run by spin-doctors. "But please don't quote me," he begged "I don't want Alastair Campbell coming gunning for me." Lord Hutton was unavailable for comment. In related news, it is understood that a Buckingham Palace official has approached Lord Hutton regarding his undertaking an inquiry into various allegations of an unspecified nature against unspecified members of the Royal Family. The Family had earlier issued a blanket denial of any such allegations, but is of the opinion that a formal clearance by Lord Hutton would give credibility to their denial. However, it is believed that Lord Hutton has declined on the grounds that the Family has been allegation-free, even * (the Royal formerly known as Prince Charles), for almost three months now and therefore does not at present need his services. Related Articles Campbell demands more changes at BBC 30 Jan 2004 Downing Street to deny pressuring Hutton to "sex up" report 29 Jan 2004 Government to take revenge on BBC over Hutton 28 Jan 2004 Hutton to head inquiry into Hutton Inquiry leak 28 Jan 2004 Sun's Hutton leak accurate and unbiased - shock 28 Jan 2004
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