Brains

It's disappointing when the BBC can't hang onto someone who's as bright as James Cridland, especially when they also love beer and radio. James has been running Future Media for Audio & Music for two years. There's more than hint that he's been suffocated by a meetings culture in his farewell email; and there's a sense in his blog that the Beeb has failed to assimilate a talented and inventive enthusiast.