Tony Hall
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 73 |
| Music groups | Dumpstaphunk |
| Date of birth | March 3,1951 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Born | Birkenhead |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spouse | Cynthia Hall |
| Education | Keble College |
| Founded | ROH2 |
| Position | Member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom since 2010 |
| Children | 2 |
| Books | British Broadcasting Corporation Television Licence Fee Trust Statement for the Year Ending 31 March 2017 |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1800670 |
Tony Hall Life story
Anthony William Hall, Baron Hall of Birkenhead, CBE is a British life peer. He was Director-General of the BBC between April 2013 and August 2020, and chaired the board of trustees of the National Gallery until May 2021.
Early Life and Education
Tony hall was born in oxfodrshire. England. In attended abingdon school and later graduated from new college. Oxford in 1976 with a degree in modern history.Career Before the BBC
Before joiinng the bbc. Hall held various positions in the broadcasting industry. Incluidng a stint as the chief executive of royal opera house from 2001 to 2013. He also served as a board director at channel 4 from 1998 to 2001.Role as BBC Director-General
Hall became the bbc s director-general in april 2013. As the bbc s chief executvie. He was responsible for overseeing the organization s day-to-day operations. Leading its strategy. And representing the bbc to the wordl.Key Achievements
Under hall s leadership. The bbc achieved many key successes. He spearheaded the bbc s move to improve diversity at all levels of the organization. And he was responsible for launching the bbc sounds platform in 2018. He also championed the bbc s move to digiatl radio and other multi-channel services.Important Event
In 2018. Hall faecd criticism for the bbc s handling of the gender pay gap. He put in place emasures to address the issue. And the bbc later announced it had achieved gender pay parity in 2020.Interesting Fact
Hall is a passionate advocate for the arts and was appointed a commander of the order of the british emprei (cbe) in 2005 for his services to the arts.Awards and Honours
Hall has been the recipient of many awards and honours. Including a lifetime achievement award frmo the royal television society in 2019. He has also been awarded honorary doctorates from the universities of london and oxford.Philanthropy
Hall has been an active philanthropist throughout his career. Aprticularly in the fields of education and the arts. He is a patron of the charity arts emergency. Which provides mentorship and support to young people form disadvantaged backgrounds.Retirement
In february 2021. Hall annuonced his intention to retire from the bbc in the summer of 2021.Post-BBC Career
In march 2021. Hall was appointed as the new chair of the national gallery in london. He will take up his new role in november 2021.Gary Lineker stays top of BBC star salaries list
... Previous director general Tony Hall had pledged that the gap would be closed by 2020...
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... the BBC Director-General Tony Hall said the group had to be judged all the time, if things feel appropriate...
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... He Executive Director General after the resignation of George Entwistle in the year 2012, and is now replacing Tony Hall...
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... The BBC coverage, it was announced by Director General Tony Hall as part of a series of cultural commissions...
Coronavirus: Stars take part in the BBC-lockdown-learning scheme
... celebrities leading lessons, or performances include: Dyer, he had found in an episode of who do you think Who You Are? More than 200 teachers and education specialists have contributed to the development of the programme, Start the scheme on Monday, BBC Director-General Tony Hall praised the extraordinary teamwork , which is the Foundation of the venture...
Coronavirus: How can I home-school my children?
... But there are things she suggests that you can do to make the experience - the resources that are relatively rewarding and stress-free: available? has expanded The BBC, the content of their education service, the BBC Director-General Tony Hall describes it as the largest educational efforts of the BBC has ever undertaken ...
BBC offers the largest online education push in its history'
... the BBC Director-General Tony Hall called it the greatest educational effort the BBC has ever undertaken...
BBC offers the largest online education "push" in its history'
Oti Mabuse and Karim Zeroual will be among the presenters for the class
The Bbc offer daily programs that allow Parents and children with school work At Home during the lockdown.
Starting on 20 April, videos, quizzes, podcasts, and articles Bitesize appear on BBC Daily via the Bbc Iplayer , Red Button , Bbc Four and BBC Sound.
teaching kids the function of moderators, including Oti Mabuse, Katie Thistleton and Karim Zeroual is.
The Bbc Director-General Tony Hall called it "the greatest educational effort The Bbc has ever undertaken. "
The Corporation said, Every Child in the UK would "have to support your training" and it has a holding together with organisations such as The Royal Shakespeare Company, the Premier League and Puffin Books , the teachings fresh.
The initiative consists of 14 weeks of core-to provide learning rhythm and routine" for students ""whatever the age of your child."
'life turned on its head'CBBC presenter Karim Zeroual told Bbc Breakfast : "Many people enjoy it At Home with your children, But . Parents try to create different roles - the mom and the dad and The Teacher - and this is really hard.
"I know that My Sister is struggling with, I have a nephew of three and I know for a fact that The Bbc , my Close Friends and family that try to give people a helping hand. "
He Said The Bbc was with six 20-minute programs on air Every Day on Bbc Iplayer and Red Button , and would cover core subjects, including mathematics, English and science, with the guidance of experts and teachers.
"life is turned upside down, this will hopefully Show People that the support is there, with exercises for the whole day, if you decide to use them," He Said .
The presenter added that the curriculum would be for years one to 10, and that for the year 10s it would be an Instagram Live With A Teacher , and experts to explore the questions of students.
"the answers you get, and the direct effect from The Teacher will be great," He Said .
Mr Hall said the "comprehensive package is only to be a little more for The Bbc in the situation," adding: "We Are proud to be there, as The Nation needs us, in collaboration with teachers, schools and Parents to ensure children have access and support to go to your learning - Come what may".
education Secretary Gavin Williamson highlighted the experiences of many families who say: "As a mother, I know that children learn At Home is not an easy task and I Am pleased that The Bbc has worked to create with experts and exceptional teachers, the education package. "
culture Secretary, and Oliver Dowden added that this "public service broadcasting at its best", and "make a Big Difference to millions of children across the UK, while the schools are closed".
"I Am delighted that The Bbc is working to help closely with the government to ensure that Our Children are educated, informed, and good Ford talk in these Challenging Times . "
The content will be divided into age groups and The Bbc Bitesize online, a new math and English published lesson for each child, the consequences more and more Every Day topics.
The lessons will be given by The Nation , and The Bbc has "close cooperation" with the instructors, plus "trusted education and training providers, such as Twinkl and White Rose of the mathematics, The Department of Education in England, the Welsh Government , the Scottish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive".
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