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Andy Parfitt adds popular music to his BBC remit
By CMU Editorial | Published on Monday 5 January 2009
The BBC announced just before Christmas that Andy Parfitt, Radio 1 chief and head of the Corporation’s yoof output, will become Controller of BBC Popular Music.
The role was previously undertaken by Lesley Douglas, the Radio2/6Music chief who quit, of course, following the whole Sachsgate affair.
Parfitt, who had taken on the role on a temporary basis since Douglas’ sudden departure, will be Popular Music chief in addition to his current role overseeing Radio 1, 1Xtra, the Asian Network and BBC Switch. He will also oversee the Electric Proms enterprise. He must be a very busy chap.
Parfitt had been linked to Douglas’ main old job as head of Radio 2, but he has reportedly said he is not interested in that role.
