Heads up

From a field of "many impressive candidates", Miss Helen Thomas has emerged as the new Head of Radio 2.  Lewis Carnie leaves the building 'this summer'.  We predicted Miss Thomas' elevation in March.

We are told the recruitment for the four other Head of Station roles (Radio 1, Radio 1Xtra, 6 Music and BBC Asian Network) is ongoing.  I'll bet my second best trousers that Aled Jones gets 1; Paul Rodgers will retain 6Music, and it's anyone's bet what happens at 1xtra and The Asian Network, but Lorna Clarke will be looking for more diversity - gender and colour.