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Read my lips

Mark Thompson: Channel 4 chief executive:
Last month:

“I absolutely intend to stay at Channel 4 and deal with the uncertainty and challenging questions in Channel 4’s future. I intend to stay at Channel 4. I don’t intend to take part in any process leading to any kind of recruitment at the BBC. I have a job I want.”

“I will turn down any approach from the BBC.”

Today at 5.30pm:

MediaGuardian reports that the BBC has appointed Channel 4 chief executive Mark Thompson as new director general.

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