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It is the year of charter renewal and a critical time for the BBC. The renewal group under head of values Ian Fletcher is tasked with identifying what the BBC does best and finding more ways of doing less of it better.

The appearance by cross dressing ex-Premier League footballer Ryan Chelford on `Match of the Day' does not go down well, and the BBC and Ian Fletcher are under pressure to find Ryan an on-screen role. Plus, civil servant Fiona Craig visits the BBC.

The search for new ways of saving money at the BBC continues, particularly important in the light of charter renewal. Having dismissed the idea of losing programmes about gardening as a possible solution the renewal team propose that the cutting of the BBC Big Swing Band might send out a useful m...

Following on from an item on BBC Breakfast about plans to close the BBC Big Swing Band, the Damage Limitation Team under Ian Fletcher is under huge pressure to limit the damage.

The renewal group led by Head of Values Ian Fletcher has to respond to rumours that `Strictly Come Dancing' presenter Claudia Winkleman is leaving the BBC for a rival broadcaster.

Key broadcasting talent Claudia Winkleman is close to signing a deal which would keep her at the BBC, but the deal is jeopardised and the Damage Limitation group must limit the damage. Meanwhile, the launch of BBC Me is nearing its end.