BP today said it will discontinue video while the 'top kill' procedure is conducted.

Some principals in the play-

Pat Campbell, of Wild Well Control. His firm has been active in many control operations.

Tony Hayward, CEO BP.
Geology degree, Aston Univ.
PhD, Univ. Edinburgh
Joined BP 1982
Wide experience with the company in France, China and UK.
BP group treasurer, 2000
CEO exploration and production, 2003
Salary 998000 pounds annually and a 2008 bonus of 1.5 million pounds.
Other jobs- director board of Tata Steel (India), directorial board Corus, active member of Bilderberg Group.

Some statements by Hayward about the spill-

"We made a few little mistakes early on."
The environmental impact of the spill on the Gulf would be "very, very modest." Sky Television News, 17 May 2010.

Wiki and other news sources.