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Bryan Cowgill (27 May 1927 – 14 July 2008) was a British television executive. He was Head of Sport for BBC Television from 1963 to 1973, Controller of BBC1 from 1973 to 1977, and Managing Director of Thames Television from 1977 to 1985.
Jul 17, 2008 · Bryan Cowgill, the BBC’s first head of sport and the man attributed with devising the slow motion replay for use on Match of the Day, has died, aged 81. Mr Action Replay was the title of his autobiography published in 2005.
Mar 20, 2020 · View BRYAN COWGILL's notice to leave tributes, photos, videos, light candles and for funeral arrangements
Jul 16, 2008 · Share. A CLITHEROE man who went on to become controller of BBC1 and is credited with the invention of the action replay has died at the age of 81. Bryan Cowgill rose through the ranks of the...
Apr 30, 2024 · Bryan Cowgill died on Monday 14th July from a heart attack at his home in Stratford-on-Avon. Bryan was Head of Sport (1962), Controller BBC1 (1973), Director of News & CA (briefly in 1977), Managing Director Thames Television (1977 - 1985).
He was controller of BBC1 between 1974 and 1977, before moving to Thames Television where he enjoyed further diverse and innovative ratings successes. - Read Bryan Cowgill's Guardian Obituary. - Read Bryan Cowgill's Independent Obituary. - Read Bryan Cowgill's Times Obituary.
Jul 17, 2008 · Bryan Cowgill was the BBC’s first head of sport, its most successful Controller of BBC 1 and the managing director of Thames Television during its golden era of programming. He made his mark on...
