Robert Foot
Robert Foot | |
|---|---|
| 3rd and 4th Director-General of the BBC | |
| In office 26 January 1942 – 31 March 1944 Serving with Cecil Graves (1942–1943) | |
| Preceded by | Frederick Ogilvie |
| Succeeded by | William Haley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert William Foot 7 June 1889 |
| Died | 2 April 1973 (aged 83) Haslemere, Surrey, England |
| Education | Winchester College |
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Robert William Foot OBE MC (7 June 1889 – 2 April 1973) was Director-General of the BBC, first jointly with Cecil Graves from 26 January 1942 to 6 September 1943 and then solely until he resigned on 31 March 1944. Before joining the BBC, Foot was a general manager at Gas Light and Coke Company. After being succeeded by William Haley, he became Chairman of the Mining Association.