UKTV CEO quits as BBC prepares to take full control of broadcaster

Darren Childs linked with football and rugby union roles while BBC plans dealThe chief executive of UKTV, owner of channels including Dave and Gold, is quitting ahead of a £1bn breakup of the broadcaster.Darren Childs, who has driven ratings and seen profits surge from £29m to more than £90m in the past eight years, is already being touted as a potential candidate for the vacant chief executive roles at the Premier League and Premiership Rugby. Continue reading...