After Tim Davie's resignation announcement only a day ago, talk is turning to who could replace him and take on the highest-profile role in British broadcasting.

The BBC 's director-general position is a crucial role, serving effectively as both the corporation's chief executive and its editor-in-chief across television, radio and online.

Davie, who has worked for the BBC for 20 years and been in charge for the past five, is not stepping down immediately.

He said in his departure note to staff that he is "working through exact timings with the board to allow for an orderly transition to a successor over the coming months".

It is still early days, but here are some of the names being discussed as contenders for the role.

Charlotte Moore

Image: Charlotte Moore. Pic: BBC/Guy Levy

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