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Alan Yentob, CBE (born 11 March 1947) is a retired British television executive and presenter. He has held senior roles at the BBC including head of music and arts, controller of BBC1 and controller of BBC2.
In the era of accountants, budget cuts, bureaucratic jargon and faceless management, Yentob's heart remains in programme-making and dealing with artists, from playwrights to pop stars such as...
Nov 26, 2012 · Strange as it may seem, when the BBC is in crisis it has learned to turn to Yentob. He has become a voice of calm and a symbol of the BBC's lasting contribution to...
Nov 15, 2004 · In 1973 he became a producer and director on the documentary series Omnibus - his most famous contribution was the film Cracked Actor about David Bowie.
Feb 12, 2016 · After he became creative director of the BBC in 2004, Yentob wandered the corridors, dropping into any meeting that took his fancy. Such traits made him unsuitable for the corporation’s top...
Jan 18, 2024 · Alan Yentob looks back on his encounters with Orson Welles, telling the tale of their behind-the-scenes dealings and explaining why he believes Welles is still significant today. Show more
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Sep 27, 2024 · Alan Yentob, CBE (born 11 March 1947) is a retired British television executive and presenter. He has held senior roles at the BBC including head of music and arts, controller of BBC1 and controller of BBC2. He stepped down as the BBC's creative director in December 2015, and was chairman of the boa.
