Update 1 April: Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has confirmed Michael Grade will be the next Ofcom chair following his appearance in front of MPs on Thursday.

His tenure will run between 1 May 2022 and 30 April 2026 and he will earn £142,500 for the three-day-a-week role.

MPs on the DCMS Committee said they were “impressed” by Michael Grade’s appearance in front of them, saying he “clearly has the character and gravitas for the role”.