Interview with BBC Director General Tony Hall about pay figures and the gender pay gap

The transcript discusses the BBC's approach to handling news and talent, emphasizing the importance of hiring skilled presenters while ensuring value for money. It addresses the controversy over Jeremy Vine's salary and the BBC's efforts to reduce the talent bill. The conversation also highlights the gender disparity within the BBC, detailing steps taken to achieve gender equality in staffing and pay, with a goal of equal representation by 2020.

What was the speaker's response to the publication of salary figures at the BBC?

What does the speaker believe is necessary for achieving gender equality in terms of pay?