Radio 5 Live controller Bob Shennan, BBC yoof boss Andy Parfitt, GMG Radio CEO John Myers and Bauer Radio's Mark Story are all being touted for the top job at BBC Radio 2, one of the biggest jobs in British radio, following the resignation of incumbent Lesley Douglas in response to the Sachsgate affair. The Guardian quote one insider as saying of the job "it is the biggest job in radio - anybody who tells you they are not interested in it is clearly telling you an untruth", however, given the nature of Douglas' departure and the impact the whole Ross/Brand scenario has had on media and public opinion of Radio 2, some might have second thoughts about taking on the role at this time.
Nov 5, 2008
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Leading broadcasting names touted for Radio 2 top job
Bob Shennan, Andy Parfitt, John Myers and Mark Story are reportedly being considered for BBC Radio 2's top job after Lesley Douglas resigned.