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Chairman of the Board of Governors of the BBC- Gavyn Davies- just
resigned.
January 28, 2004 BBC Management "Almost in Meltdown"

What you are not aware of, is that unlike in the United States, most media
in the United Kingdom is 100% State Owned. The BBC is an agency of
the British Government. As such anyone who does not adhere with the
party line, or steps on too many toes in Parliament is politely "asked" to
resign.

It would not suprise me at all if Gavyn Davies was summoned to a MP's
office (Member of Parliament) and his 'Letter of Resignation' was already
written and waiting for his signature on the desk.

This type of termination (sacking) is common practice in the UK and
fully legal under British Law.