Alan Yentob, one of British culture’s ‘defining figures’, dies aged 78
Tributes paid to BBC legend Alan Yentob after broadcaster’s death
- 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.