[backstage] Ian Forrester Update

2010-05-20 Thread Ant Miller
Hi all,

We've posted a limited update on the Backstage blog with some information
about Ian's illness and recovery.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bbcbackstage/2010/05/ian-forrester.shtml

There's is more detailed information but we're being sensitive about sharing
it and not at this time broadcasting it on shared channels such as this or
the blog- for what it's worth, it's good news so far today.

As and when we're happy to share information more widely we'll share it on
Backstage blog, and here.

Ian will I'm sure be deeply moved by the many heartfelt messages of support
that have been flooding in on this and other channels.

One other point I'd like to make is that we feel it's very unhelpful for
there to be speculation on his medical condition- this means that I've asked
for all comments to be pre-moderated, and if comments make secon hand
speculation about his state of health we'll pull them.  May seem a bit
harsh, and I know everyone means well, but it's really not appropriate,

Cheers

Ant

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[backstage] Ian Forrester Update: Thursday 20th May

2010-05-20 Thread Ant Miller
We've heard today that Ian's had tests with good 'clear' results and is on
the road to recovery.  He's still under sedation in intensive care, but it's
being gently reduced and we are hoping for yet more good news in the days
ahead.

When we have more solid information we'll share it here, and on the blog.
For now, we're just glad to be able to pass this on,

Thanks,

Ant, Adrian and everyone in RD

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[backstage] Ian

2010-05-18 Thread Peter Bowyer
Just read on Twitter that Ian Forrester is unwell - fingers crossed
for a speedy recovery.

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Re: [backstage] Ian

2010-05-18 Thread Tim Dobson
On 18/05/10 13:37, Peter Bowyer wrote:
 Just read on Twitter that Ian Forrester is unwell - fingers crossed
 for a speedy recovery.

Ian's been unwell over the past week or so and is currently recuperating
in hospital. At the moment I don't really have anything more - he's
taking it easy and will get back to everyone in due course when he's
fighting fit again.

If there's any BBC related issues, his line manager, Adrian, (cc'd in)
should be able to assist or step in.

I'll let you know when we hear more - as I said he's recovering  a
degree of of privacy would almost certainly be appreciated.

You can leave him well-wishes here:
http://bit.ly/a4MdIE

Cheers,

Tim

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RE: [backstage] Ian

2010-05-18 Thread Christopher Woods
If he's compus mentis please pass on all of our best wishes! :-)



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Hi Tim,  

I'm up in mcr tomorrow, travelling up tonight actually.  Let me know if
there's anything I can bring up- probably nothing much I can do, but if
there's anything.  You up to see him later?  

a



[backstage] Ian Forrester

2010-05-18 Thread Rain
Dear All

As you may have heard Ian Forrester was taken ill last week and is now 
recuperating in Hope Hospital in Salford. At the moment he is in a serious but 
stable condition and is being well cared for by the hospital staff and his 
family. 

In the meantime out of respect for Ian’s family and for privacy during this 
time, please cease speculation on his condition.

He is presently unable to have visitors and we will keep you updated when we 
hear anything more - until then please keep Ian in your thoughts. 

Best wishes


Rain Ashford | Senior Producer, BBC Learning | www.bbc.co.uk/learning


  

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RE: [backstage] Ian Forrester

2010-05-18 Thread Christopher Woods

 Dear All
 
 As you may have heard Ian Forrester was taken ill last week 
 and is now recuperating in Hope Hospital in Salford.

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(I'd imagine on all of our behalves) thanks for the update Rain; we're all
eager to hear any good news as Ian gets better so where appropriate please
keep us updated if/when possible. 

Chris

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