Vs_LHR, not me I promise, but it has been known for papers to read these forums and approach people asking for info. One would have to be careful though as our contracts probably say something about talking to the press in a virgin capacity.
I don't think you did it deliberately; but the only 'quote' the BBC has from Branson is the line you put online here, and the other details in their story could have been written up just by reading PPRuNe. You're our very own Deep Throat! Take it as a compliment