Out and about: Part Three

And what's this ? Dan McGolpin, Controller of Daytime and iPlayer, also made his way to LA in May last year, staying (like Patrick Holland and Fiona Campbell) at The Petit Ermitage.

Then, it seems, Charlotte Moore, Director of Content, was there as well - at least on the plane. (So that's Charlotte, Patrick, Dan and Fiona - who's minding the shop ?). There's no record of a hotel, yet.

But radio occasionally likes group travel too. James Purnell popped up to Liverpool for the 6Music Festival in March last year, secure in the knowledge that his old Arts Council chum Alan Davey, Controller Radio 3, was on hand to perform that vital safety inspection.

I'm sure there's a best practice reason for BBC Wales boss Rhodri Talfan Davies to visit LA. It was a cheaper flight than the tv gaggle, and at least not at the same time. And who better to pay a £560.64 bill to entertain 30 people on the BBC National Orchestra of Wales tour of China ?

And while we're peckish, drama boss Piers Wenger stumped up £172.95 for a 'team picnic'.

That's it. I'm knackered. If someone wants to add up the flights, trains, taxis and hotels used by Ken Macquarrie and his finance aide, Ian Haythornthwaite, let me know the total.

I'll be back tomorrow for David Jordan's travels.