Realistically, the BBC never gives way to petitions to reinstate people as it would mean them admitting they were wrong. As per Andy Kershaw himself, Folkwaves, A World In London and numerous others down the years. Actually, Kershaw would have been a better replacement for Harding if he had to be replaced - its ridiculous that somebody who has won so many Sony Awards is unemployed. And he's a northerner which seems to be part of the job description.