Dame Elan Closs Stephens appointed acting BBC chairwoman

Dame Elan Closs Stephens has been appointed arsenic acting chairwoman of the BBC pursuing Richard Sharp's resignation.

He stepped down successful April aft breaking rules implicit dealings with then-PM Boris Johnson up of his appointment.

Dame Elan volition pb the BBC committee from 27 June for 12 months oregon until a caller imperishable seat has been appointed, whichever is sooner.

She said the caller relation was "a immense honour".