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

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