Richard Sharp
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Age | 85 |
| Played by | Sam Claflin |
| Movies/Shows | Adrift |
| Date of birth | September 9,1938 |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Born | Bengaluru |
| India | |
| Parents | Wasps Ivan Sharp |
| Education | University of Oxford |
| Blundell's School | |
| Balliol College | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 701727 |
Richard Sharp Life story
Richard Adrian William Sharp OBE is a retired English rugby union player. Born in India during the British Raj, his family moved to Cornwall, England, where he was educated at Montpelier School, Paignton and Blundell's School in the neighbouring county of Devon and at Balliol College, Oxford.
Steve Bell sacked by Guardian in antisemitism row over Netanyahu cartoon
... after a cartoon depicting BBC chairman Richard Sharp was criticised as antisemitic...
Presenter photo claims are clear crisis for BBC
... In March, he was embroiled in an impartiality row with Gary Lineker and in April, Richard Sharp resigned as BBC chairman after a report into his appointment found he had " failed to disclose potential perceived conflicts of interest" including his involvement in the facilitation of an £800,000 loan for then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson...
Wealthier might have to pay more for BBC - ex-chairman Richard Sharp
...Wealthier households might have to pay more for the BBC, former chairman Richard Sharp has suggested...
Dame Elan Closs Stephens appointed acting BBC chairwoman
...By Rachel RussellBBC NewsDame Elan Closs Stephens has been appointed as acting chairwoman of the BBC following Richard Sharp s resignation...
Richard Sharp: BBC had no concerns about integrity, review finds
...By Nichola RutherfordBBC NewsThe BBC had " no concerns" about Richard Sharp s integrity when he was chairman, a has found...
Guardian apologises over cartoon of BBC chairman Richard Sharp
...By Sean SeddonBBC NewsThe Guardian has apologised after a cartoon depicting BBC chairman Richard Sharp was criticised as antisemitic...
Richard Sharp: PM should not appoint BBC chair, says David Dimbleby
...By Oliver SlowBBC NewsVeteran broadcaster David Dimbleby has said the BBC chairman should not be decided by the prime minister, following Richard Sharp s resignation...
Did BBC boss Tim Davie tell chairman Richard Sharp he had to go?
...By Katie RazzallCulture and media editor, BBC NewsWhen Richard Sharp opened the door to his house in west London yesterday afternoon and saw Tim Davie standing there, was that the moment the BBC chairman realised he had to resign? We know the director general was there, because we had a camera operator outside the house...
Richard Sharp: BBC had no concerns about integrity, review finds
By Nichola RutherfordBBC News
The Bbc had " no concerns" about Richard Sharp 's integrity when he was chairman, a has found.
Mr Sharp announced his resignation as BBC chairman last month, after breaking rules over dealings with Boris Johnson ahead of his appointment.
He will Stand Down from his position at The End of June.
A report found Mr Sharp created The Appearance of a conflict of interest by not fully disclosing his knowledge of the ex-PM's Personal Finances .
His position was scrutinised after it emerged he tried to secure a high-level government meeting for a businessman offering Mr Johnson financial help.
Mr Sharp defended his conduct but stood down saying he did not want to be a distraction.
The latest review was carried out by three non-executive members of The Bbc board's nominations Committee - Sir Nick Serota, Shirley Garrod and Dame Elan Closs Stephens.
They were asked to look into Mr Sharp's personal and financial interests since his appointment to The Role of BBC chairman in February 2021.
In a statement, The Bbc said: " In conclusion, The Committee confirmed it had no concerns in respect of The Chairman 's integrity while in The Role .
" It was noted - In Line with the findings of The Office of The Commissioner for Public Appointments - That the relevant declarations should have been made at the outset of The Chairman 's tenure, to avoid any potential perceived conflicts of interest. This Was not In Line with clause 2. 4 of The Bbc board's code of practice.
" The Committee further agreed all Other Aspects of the board's code of practice had been followed satisfactorily during The Chairman 's Time In his role. "
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
Richard Sharp Photos
