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Alan Yentob

Alan Yentob (11 March 1947 – 24 May 2025) was a British television executive and presenter. He held senior roles at the BBC, including head of music and arts, controller of BBC1 and BBC2, and was the corporation's creative director from 2004 until 2015. He was also chairman of the board of trustees of the charity Kids Company from 2003 until its collapse in 2015.

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Born
(1947-03-11)11 March 1947Stepney, London, England
Died
24 May 2025(2025-05-24) (aged 78)
Education
University of Leeds
Occupation
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Years active
1968–2025
Employer
BBC
Known for
Controller of BBC2 (1987–1993)Controller of BBC1 (1993–1996)
Spouse
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Children
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Preceded byJonathan Powell
Preceded byJonathan Powell
Media offices
Preceded byJonathan Powell
Media offices
Controller of BBC1 1993–1996
Media offices
Succeeded byMichael Jackson
Preceded byGraeme MacDonald
Preceded byGraeme MacDonald
Media offices
Preceded byGraeme MacDonald
Media offices
Controller of BBC2 1987–1993
Media offices
Succeeded byMichael Jackson
Media offices
Preceded byJonathan Powell
Controller of BBC1 1993–1996
Succeeded byMichael Jackson
Preceded byGraeme MacDonald
Controller of BBC2 1987–1993
Succeeded byMichael Jackson

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