We’re hugely grateful to him for the role he has played in making arts discussion such an established part of the BBC Two mix,

As a stunningly talented producer and writer he brought pleasure to millions of people, and it’s a tribute to his sheer creative energy that he remained active up to the very end.

It promises to be powerful event television and we’ve placed it in the heart of the BBC2 schedule for three consecutive nights to create maximum impact with as wide an audience as possible.

People can find the personal ups and down of business as gripping as fictional drama.

We wish him the best of luck in his new role.

Harry was a truly independent spirit and one of the funniest people I’ve ever known,