Google is to journalism what Vikings were to monks. Now their man will run the BBC

Canny planning or dangerous compromise? Matt Brittin takes the hotseat at a pivotal moment

Opinion The BBC has a new head honcho in waiting, the Director-General designate Matt Brittin. His job: helming one of the world's most famous and oldest international media brands, one with a vast and sensitive domestic position. His last job: President of EMEA Business and Operations at Google. You can imagine a greater culture clash, but you'll have to work at it.…