Rhodri Talfan Davies

British television executive

Rhodri Talfan Davies is a Welsh media executive. He joined the BBC Board in February 2026 as an Executive Director, a position he continues to hold while he serves as Interim Director-General of the BBC since 3 April 2026. He was the director of BBC Cymru Wales from 2011-2020. He is a former journalist and communications executive.

BBC to cut 2,000 jobs

BBC to cut 2,000 jobs The BBC is slashing 2,000 jobs as part of a major cost-cutting drive to address a £500 million budget shortfall.