October The BBC is rocked by Sachsgate – broadcasts by Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand – which results in the resignation of Radio 2's controller, Lesley Douglas, and a review of editorial controls.
In her previous job as controller of film and drama at Channel 4, Ross had both financial and editorial control, with input on scripts and productions as well as budgets.
Establish Editorial Controls.
So is the "senior editorial lead" BBC controller of fiction and entertainment Mark Freeland or UK controller of entertainment production Katie Taylor?
Ten past nine is not 10 seconds past nine," said Stephen Whittle, the BBC's controller of editorial policy.
The BBC has appointed Sam Taylor, the corporation's head of editorial development, as the controller of the BBC News channel and the BBC1 1pm news bulletin.
Available at a special Media Guardian price of £15 from [email protected] Coming soon: Phil Harding, former controller of editorial policy at the BBC, argues that the teaching of ethics should be at the core of the journalism curriculum.
George Entwistle, controller of editorial standards in BBC Vision, said: "On-screen and on-air talent plays a vital role in BBC productions, both independent and in-house, and their creative input is very highly valued.
The ITC imposed a £2m fine after a thorough investigation, led by Michael Beloff QC and the former controller of editorial policy at the BBC (the head of corporate affairs at Carlton at the time — one David Cameron).
But he had the seal of approval from the BBC's former editorial director and erstwhile Radio 5 Live controller Roger Mosey, now master of Selwyn College, Cambridge.
