The meeting comes just days after BBC chairman Samir Shah said Match of the Day “should not be built around highlights” which suggests they will look to do more analysis and less highlights.

However, with the BBC's main source of income in jeopardy, Chairman Samir Shah has discussed alternative models to fund the TV Licence - including merging it with another controversial household bill.

BBC chairman Samir Shah said ‘there needs to be greater accountability’ (Danny Lawson/PA) BBC chairman Samir Shah has said the broadcaster needs “more variety” and “diversity of thought ...

BBC chairman Samir Shah has said the broadcaster needs “more variety” and “diversity of thought” as well as more staff who are “northern working class”. Mr Shah, 73, who is responsible for upholding ...

BBC chairman Samir Shah has said the broadcaster needs “more variety” and “diversity of thought” as well as more staff who are “northern working class”. Mr Shah, 73, who is responsible ...