Petition · past parliament
Appoint Peter Hitchens as the next Chairman of the BBC.
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
The BBC is no longer seen as impartial by many. It is no longer the respected institution it once was.
The appointment of Mr Hitchens as Chairman will provide the BBC with a balanced future outlook which will restore its trust and respect among license fee payers.
The appointment of Mr Hitchens as Chairman will provide the BBC with a balanced future outlook which will restore its trust and respect among license fee payers.
This is not about how the BBC is funded. This is about its reputation. If the BBC does not return to its founding principles soon, it will die.
Why it was rejected
It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.
We can't accept petitions about appointments.
Timeline
| 17 Dec 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Jan 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
6 Jan 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.