James Harding
James Harding is a prominent British journalist and media executive known for his past roles as the editor of The Times and the BBC's director of news. Currently, he is the founder and editor of Tortoise Media, a news organization focused on slow journalism and in-depth reporting. Harding has been an outspoken advocate for the independence of the BBC amidst increasing political scrutiny and interference. In a recent speech at the Edinburgh TV Festival, he emphasized the importance of protecting the BBC's editorial freedom against government pressure, particularly in light of controversies surrounding its programming and leadership accountability.
Born on Jan 01, 1989 (36 years old)
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Uruguay:
James Harding is a former head of news at the BBC and is being considered as a candidate for the director general role.
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United Kingdom:
James Harding was the BBC's head of news from 2013 to 2018.
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Panama:
James Harding is mentioned as a possible candidate for the BBC director general role, having previously led BBC News.
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Hungary:
James Harding, a 34-year-old drug dealer living in Dubai, operated a £100 million cocaine empire.
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United Kingdom:
James Harding has been editor of the Times and the BBC's director of news, and now runs Tortoise Media.
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