Mover

The BBC is having a week of internal events, speeches and workshops on diversity, entitled Reflect and Represent. I was intrigued to read that one session, 'Let's Talk About Class' will be led by "BBC Social Mobility Executive" Cheryl Varley. Last year Cheryl was a mere Talent Development Manager, and has been going a grand job mentoring BBC apprentices from all walks of life.

Cheryl's experience stretches back to days as a Labour member in Liverpool when she was expelled by the NEC after writing three articles for the Mersey Militant newspaper. Despite that, she went on to be elected as a national further education rep in the National Union Of Students.

In 2000, she had a small role in the semi-improvised Liverpool gangster drama, Shooters, in which she played "Big John's Ex".  She's been an assistant producer on The Real Story in Manchester, and on at least two editions of Panorama. Could be a good session...