The BBC has appointed a new head of entertainment and events. Katie Taylor, who  is to take on the role vacated by Jon Beazley, is currently executive editor of comedy entertainment, overseeing programmes such as 'Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow' and 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks'. She'll be the first woman ever to run the whole department.

Here's what Taylor says about it all: "I am very excited to be working with so many talented BBC faces, both on and behind the screen and look forward to both bringing on the next generation of artists and to creating brand defining and distinctive entertainment shows and events".