Kate Chisholm

Why is Radio 3 still leaderless?

The BBC's vital classical service has fallen behind 6 Music in the ratings, and we need to know when its new boss will arrive

6 Music's success can be attributed to seasons from Bob Dylan, visitations from Jarvis Cocker, Alex James and more recently Iggy Pop [FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/GettyImages]

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