Interactive graphic: Who's in and who's out at the BBC Following the BBC's commencement of disciplinary action at least a dozen of its executives have "stepped aside" or changed roles in the wake of the abuse scandal. Since the resignation of the previous Director General, George Entwistle, on Saturday, four other senior BBC managers have temporarily left their usual roles, as part of a series of acting appointments. The new changes included the appointment of Fran Unsworth as Acting Head of News. She was previously head of newsgathering until Helen Boaden stood aside from the post. Stephen Mitchell, Ms Boaden's deputy, who also stood aside, has temporarily been replaced by Ceri Thomas.