Hall 'passionate' about the BBC
New BBC Director-General Tony Hall has acknowledged there have been 'a tough few weeks' for the corporation at his first press conference following his appointment.
BBC Trust Chairman: Hall was 'outstanding candidate'
BBC Trust Chairman Lord Patten said Tony Hall is the "outstanding candidate" for the role of Director-General, adding the appointment process was "not driven by external pressure".
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