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Former BBC Director Lord Hall resigns as chairman of National Gallery over Bashir scandal

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The former BBC director general has quit as chairman of the National Gallery amid criticism for his role in Martin Bashir's interview of Princess Diana.

Lord Anthony Hall, 70, said the role “would be a distraction to an institution I care deeply about”. Speaking today, he added: "I have today resigned as chair of the National Gallery. "I have always had a strong sense of public service and it is clear my continuing in the role would be a distraction to an institution I care deeply about. "As I said two days ago, I am very sorry for the events of 25 years ago and I believe leadership means taking responsibility." Lord Hall was director of news when Martin Bashir got the 1995 scoop using faked documents.

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