Sir Peter Bazalgette, the man who brought Big Brother to Channel 4, has been named the new chairman of the Arts Council.

BBC: Sir Peter Bazalgette

Peter Bazalgette, 58, of Endemol, who brought Big Brother to the UK and was behind hit shows Ready Steady Cook, and Ground Force, gets a knighthood for services to broadcasting.

BBC: UK

Peter Bazalgette has a solution to the funding question.

BBC: Are election broadcasts a turn-off?

Peter Bazalgette suggests an alternative to the broadcasts.

BBC: Are election broadcasts a turn-off?