The new Al

The Twitter feed of the BBC Arts Publicity team has barely mentioned the word Yentob over the past month. The focus has been on Radio 3, The Proms and their big boss, the other Al, Alan Davey.

This cultural leader has journeyed through prog-rock, punk, orchestral, Quebecois folk music, guitar and mandolin lessons and more to get where he is today - and stands, in trainers and a fleece, supported by a pine tree, the embodiment of a modern, eclectic approach to great music. The camera clearly loves him.

BBC Radio 3 controller, @armslengthal, introduces the @bbcproms #royalalberthallstars plaque to Sir Henry Wood, the founder of the Proms. #BBCProms @BBCRadio3 pic.twitter.com/DGaWdOlrAj

— BBC Arts Publicity Team (@BBCArtsPR) September 7, 2018