Jane and family, I am so sorry to hear the sad news that Ian is unwell. I have so many good memories of working with him in Light Entertainment – particularly on the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest. He was unique in that he had been both a musician (great drummer, taught me a few basic fills!) and also a cameraman, so his ability as a studio director was second to none. He was a quiet perfectionist and extraordinarily hard-working, but a great team leader and you wanted to be the best help to him, particularly during the extreme stress of live productions which you knew were being seen around the world! I hope he knows how many friends and former colleagues are thinking of him with fond memories and great affection and wishing him well at this time