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Last Updated: Friday, 2 April, 2004, 10:29 GMT 11:29 UK

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Do you make the Grade?

Michael Grade is the new BBC chairman

Michael Grade has been appointed BBC chairman and will have a tough job on his hands in the wake of Lord Hutton's criticism of the BBC earlier this year.

But do you think you have what it takes to do the corporation's top job? Our quiz below features nine questions every BBC chairman should know.

Question 1

Who is the new Doctor Who?


	A: Richard E Grant


	B: Christopher Eccleston


	C: Bill Nighy

Question 2

When does the BBC's current Royal Charter run out?


	A: 2006


	B: 2008


	C: 2009

Question 3

When did EastEnders first air on BBC One?


	A: 1982


	B: 1984


	C: 1985

Question 4

What is the maximum fine that communications regulator Ofcom can impose on the BBC?


	A: £100,000


	B: £250,000


	C: £150,000

Question 5

Who are Andy Pandy's best friends?


	A: Gabriel and Madeleine


	B: Tessie Bear and Martha Monkey


	C: Looby Loo and Teddy

Question 6

What is the cost of an annual colour TV licence?


	A: £121


	B: £116


	C: £125

Question 7

What year was the BBC formed?


	A: 1919


	B: 1922


	C: 1927

Question 8

Which channel did colour television broadcasts begin on in 1967?


	A: BBC One


	B: BBC Two


	C: ITV

Question 9

Which show recently won BBC Two's Britain's Best Sitcom?


	A: Only Fools and Horses


	B: Fawlty Towers


	C: Porridge

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BBC CHAIRMAN CHOSEN

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