Lesley Douglas Resigned

[hannah.]

Just heard on Radio1 that the head of Radio2, Lesley Douglas has resigned.. they say in true radio1 style that there'll be more news after 6.. Is she making a stand?

[Annie]

Who? :whistle:

[hannah.]

The head of Radio2, as I've said already annie..

[MrGaryy]

Originally posted by Annie
Who? :whistle:

[hannah.]

She's resigned because she doesn't agree with the way Russell and Jonathan have been treated, apparently

[Sticks]

Mountains out of mole hills and a whole fleet of bandwagons

When are they going to erect the gallows and the guillotines to satisfy the tabloids, who are guilty of far worse.

[Annie]

Oh its a woman

[hannah.]

Originally posted by Annie
Oh its a woman

lol what difference does that make?!

[MrGaryy]

Originally posted by Annie
Oh its a woman

[Annie]

Originally posted by hannahhhh
Originally posted by Annie
Oh its a woman

lol what difference does that make?!

Just assumed it was a man :joker:

[GiRTh]

SHe wont be the last to go. The tabloids will demand their pound of flesh.

[Corkie]

Originally posted by Annie
Originally posted by hannahhhh
Originally posted by Annie
Oh its a woman

lol what difference does that make?!

Just assumed it was a man :joker:

As did I :laugh:

I'm glad she's resigned shows that all of this is silly. Maybe she'll make another radio show and invite Russel Brand to be a host. :laugh: (I can dream)

[Annie]

Ahh Russell :lovedup:

[hannah.]

This is the girl who was embarassed and 'disgusted' that her grandad heard that she'd slept with russ..
http://file020b.bebo.com/10/large/2006/10/03/00/3681498a2163538048b628519105l.jpg

He must be so proud :lovedup::joker:

[hannah.]

also, she's wearing a sarong?! I didn't even know you could buy them anymore :laugh:

[Annie]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/10/29/article-1081414-0246DFD2000005DC-103_468x869.jpg

[Matt]

Radio 2 chief Lesley Douglas resigns over Brand-Ross phone prank row

BBC Radio 2 controller Lesley Douglas today resigned in the wake of the Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross phone prank affair, saying she took responsibility for the events of the last two weeks, which she said had happened "on my watch".

Douglas, in a letter to the BBC director general, Mark Thompson, said: "The last week has been a painful one for the BBC and particularly for BBC Radio 2.

"The events of the last two weeks happened on my watch. I believe it is right that I take responsibility for what has happened.

"It is a matter of the greatest possible sadness to me that a programme on my network has been the cause of such a controversy.

"I would like to take this opportunity to offer my personal apology to Andrew Sachs and his family and to the audience for what has happened."

Douglas said her decision to resign was "my decision alone". She will step down as controller of BBC Radio 2, BBC 6Music and from her role as controller of popular music.

She added: "It has been a huge privilege to have been entrusted with the leadership of the UK's most popular radio station, which is so intensely loved by the audience.

"I have also had the tremendous pleasure of launching BBC 6 Music and more recently of leading popular music output across the BBC.

"I know I leave BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music in the hands of a dedicated and passionate team of incredibly talented presenters and production staff. I am enormously proud of what we have achieved together."

Thompson said he accepted Douglas's decision to resign with "real sadness".

"There is no doubt that my sadness today will be shared both across the BBC and the wider music industry," said Thompson in a letter accepting Douglas's decision.

"You have been an outstanding head of programmes and then Controller of Radio 2 over the past eight years.

"You have presided over a creative transformation of the network, and have rightly been recognised by the industry for your massive contribution to UK radio.

"Your decision to take responsibility for what has happened is an illustration of the integrity and commitment which has characterised your leadership at BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music

"Over the past 23 years, you have been a devoted servant of the BBC, and your absence will be felt by your many colleagues and friends at the BBC.

"I am sure you will continue to make an outstanding contribution to radio and popular music in the UK."

Source: MediaGuardian.co.uk (http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/oct/30/russell-brand-jonathan-ross1)

[GiRTh]

Why are you guys posting pictures of Sach's Grandaughter in skimpy outifits. Are you trying to imply that she's some kind of slut? I hope you can back up your claims.

[Matt]

Originally posted by GiRTh
Why are you guys posting pictures of Sach's Grandaughter in skimpy outifits. Are you trying to imply that she's some kind of slut? I hope you can back up your claims.

Georgina Baillie, the woman at the centre of the storm, is part of the four-piece burlesque dance group Satanic Sluts Extreme.

According to its website the 23-year-old and her troupe are "four of the sexiest depraved London jezebels" who put on shows which include "blood, guts, gore, sexy striptease and slutty activity."

Source (http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/oct/30/russell-brand-ross-baillie-sachs)

[Annie]

Originally posted by GiRTh
Why are you guys posting pictures of Sach's Grandaughter in skimpy outifits. Are you trying to imply that she's some kind of slut? I hope you can back up your claims.

Ermm yes. Yes I am :joker:

[NettoSuperstar!]

Originally posted by GiRTh
Why are you guys posting pictures of Sach's Grandaughter in skimpy outifits. Are you trying to imply that she's some kind of slut? I hope you can back up your claims.

Shes a self proclaimed Satanic Slut to be truthful! She looked really upset about the whole thing with her baps out in the sun yesterday!