Working in editorial standards/public affairs at the BBC. Former programme editor of the BBC News at Six and Ten and Deputy Editor of the BBC News Channel.
NEW: #BBC Director General Matt Brittin announces the appointment of Rhodri Talfan Davies as his Deputy Director-General. Previously the Director of the BBC's Nations division, Rhodri will take up the role with immediate effect.
CONFIRMED- Matt Brittin has been appointed as the new BBC Director-General. Says the Chair: “Matt was the outstanding candidate, and the Board is united in its view that he is exceptionally well placed to lead the BBC over the coming years and a worthy successor to Tim.” #BBC#DG
In the latest case of the wrong @JnnyG I am getting emails from @radiohead fans asking for London gig tickets... How and why I have no idea. If only I could help...
Breaking: #BBC Director General Tim Davie announces the appointment of Kate Phillips as the corporation's new Chief Content Officer. "This follows a very competitive process".
@Everymancinema hello is @Twiggy appearing tonight at the showing of the documentary #Twiggy? No one seems to know the answer. When we booked tickets it said she would be at Everyman Hampstead but we've found out the screening has now moved and it appears she won't be there now?
First gig ever was @officialcult - in 1985 I still have the ticket. Last night there they were at the @RoyalAlbertHall knocking it out of the park again. Thanks @TheBillyDuffy
RIP Quincy Jones, who leaves us at age 91. No musician of his generation moved so effortlessly and brilliantly between styles and settings—collaborating with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson to Miles Davis. What a remarkable career!
They said it couldn’t be done….yet, the inevitable has happened. We recorded a cover of Elton Johns’s 1973 smash hit DANIEL:
https://t.co/k8Lmo5kQUR
If you come see us in EU and the UK, and you’re very lucky, you might just hear it live - tour starts today!