Tim Westwood

'Presenters were gods': Russell Brand and the BBC's problem with power-wielding talent

Director-general Tim Davie has been hit by a series of scandals from Tim Westwood to Huw Edwards. Now he has to guide the corporation through its latest crisis.

Rosamund Urwin & William Turvill, The Sunday Times, 23rd September 2023

The trio try to balance credibility with their commercial side in this week's serving of the teen comedy-drama. Jay, Yemi and Davina have landed their first paid gig, thanks to mentor Ashley (Arinze Kene) - a Super Sweet 16-style bash for Harry, a miniature Tim Westwood who's apparently mates with Kano. When girlfriend Louise goes into labour, Ash has to dash, leaving his proteges with the task of impressing Harry's record mogul dad. Unfortunately, things turn messy - quite literally - in a riotous episode.

Hannah J. Davies, The Guardian, 28th May 2014

Continuing its post-Amstell coping strategy of a HIGNFY-style rotating host, Buzzcocks is back for a 24th series, showing more longevity than most of the popstars it has on it. The surprisingly affable Mark Ronson takes the chair and attempts to rein in returning team leaders Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding[, who get Alesha Dixon, Mollie King from the Saturdays, Tinie Tempah and Paul Foot as their guests. Future hosts look likely to include Josh Groban, Tim Westwood and Frankie Boyle. No Dappy from N-Dubz?

Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 21st October 2010