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Post by doghair on Aug 11, 2008 20:14:08 GMT
Sir Bill, who retired in 1987, died in hospital in Bournemouth at the age of 80.
He spent seven years as the BBC's Head of Light Entertainment between 1970 and
1977, overseeing classic shows like The Two Ronnies, Morecambe and Wise and
Monty Python's Flying Circus.
He also spent four years as the Controller of BBC1.
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on Aug 11, 2008 20:42:59 GMT
Sir Bill, who retired in 1987, died in hospital in Bournemouth at the age of 80. He spent seven years as the BBC's Head of Light Entertainment between 1970 and 1977, overseeing classic shows like The Two Ronnies, Morecambe and Wise and Monty Python's Flying Circus. He also spent four years as the Controller of BBC1. Sad to read, the man was an exceptional organiser and facilitator. |
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