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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Roisin O'Connor

RARE PHOTOS: Tributes paid to bbc legend alan yentob after broadcaster s death | Rare Historical Photos

  • Broadcaster and longtime BBC executive Alan Yentob has died at age 78.
  • Yentob's career spanned nearly 60 years at the BBC, where he championed originality and risk-taking in programming.
  • He was known for commissioning groundbreaking shows like "Absolutely Fabulous" and "Pride and Prejudice," and giving emerging voices a platform.
  • Tributes poured in, with BBC director-general Tim Davie calling him a "towering figure" and a "cultural visionary."
  • Yentob's influence extended beyond television, impacting film and theatre, and he was recognized with a CBE for his contributions to arts and media.

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