Leaving the Osterley massive

Sophie Turner Laing is leaving Sky after over 11 years with the company - during which time she's often been mentioned as a contender for a return to the BBC, where she worked for the previous five years. But, in a message to staff, she's a little vague about the future, saying, at 53, she wants "to get some of my passion projects off the ground".

The farewell announcement has some turns of phrase of note. Sophia asserts that Sky is now the "creative content partner of choice with the most kick ass entertainment portfolio in the UK". She says she will treasure her time there "From the JFDI attitude to the sense of team and support when the pressure is on - these are truly Sky characteristics." Her lists of plaudits is lengthy; "And of course a big shout out to all the other teams that are closely connected to content".

"I certainly know that I leave Sky a more fun, creative and kinder company than the one I joined in March 2003". And clearly, a much more shout out, kick ass sort of place.