Robert William Foot OBE (7 June 1889 – 2 April 1973) was Director-General of the BBC, first jointly with Cecil Graves from January 26 1942 to September 6 1943 and then solely until he resigned on March 31 1944. After being succeeded by William Haley, he became Chairman of the Mining Association.
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| Preceded by Frederick Ogilvie 1938-1942 |
Joint Director-General of the BBC with Cecil Graves 1942–1943 |
Succeeded by himself 1943-1944 |
| Preceded by Cecil Graves and himself 1942-1943 |
Director-General of the BBC 1943-1944 |
Succeeded by William Haley 1944-1952 |
