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It's bravey Davie at VLV conference

Tim Davie, new BBC director of audio and music
Tim Davie, the new BBC director of audio and music. Photograph: BBC

The Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross row may have been tough but it must have seemed a breeze for BBC audio and music boss Tim Davie compared with his grilling yesterday at the Voice of the Listener & Viewer annual conference in London. First, radio critic Gillian Reynolds said he looked like a "scared rabbit" when he appeared on television. Then, despite Tim declaring he was "passionate" about radio about 10 times, his qualifications for the job came under scrutiny from the audience. Timbo's mauling culminated in one VLV member asking him if he had any music qualifications. To which Tim replied, slightly crestfallen: "No." Tough crowd Tim, tough crowd.

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