Production values

Intrigued to see that Rome on BBC2 yesterday evening was well served by production staff. According to the opening credits, the "Consulting Producer" was Mr Michael Apted. Then there were two "Co-producers", Messrs Papazian and Hirsch, who had to share a screen credit. Two other "Co-producers", Mr Frank Yablans and Mr Todd London, each got a separate credit. We were then advised that the programme was "produced by" Mr Marco Valerio Pugini. There were also two "Co-executive Producers", Messrs Dyer and Kelley, who secured their own singular screen credits. The "Executive Producers", Messrs Macdonald and Milius had to share a credit. Finally, each with his or her own screen credit, we got a further three "Executive Producers", Mr Doelger, Ms Thomopoulos and Mr Heller.

I make this 13; is this a record? Who was the diplomat that decided who should get a single screen credit and who would have to share? Who cares? The programme is not very good...