Adding up

How are the books balancing at BBC Radio, as James Purnell shapes his team for a more constrained future ? He's got Director of Radio & Music Bob Shennan off the books, saving £271k (and perhaps more for his support team), and Controller Radio 1 Ben Cooper's gone (£200k +).  Lorna Clarke is looking after more stations than Ben, as Controller Pop, but she's landed on £180k+.

On the growth side, Jonathan Wall has become Controller Sounds, at £165k+; we've yet to discover the salary of new Controller 5Live, Heidi Dawson, but there'll be a stooshie if its under £150k.

So I reckon James is up around £150k - as long as he doesn't replace Bob Shennan. Will the Controllers enjoy Jim chairing their meetings ? Does he know enough about radio now ?  How's the piano practice going ?