Director of BBC Vision Jana Bennett, who has overall creative responsibility for BBC1, BBC2, BBC3 and BBC4, explained the Corporation's plans for the iconic music show are not quite dead and buried.

In an email sent to plugger Dylan White - who has led the industry's efforts to revive the show since it was axed in 2006 - Bennett says the programme is still under consideration as part of the Corporation's music strategy. Previously, the BBC has met all earlier ...