Alan Yentob, British Jewish broadcaster and former BBC controller, dies at 78

Alan Yentob, a prominent British Jewish broadcaster and former BBC executive, has died at 78. Born to an Iraqi Jewish family in London, Yentob had a distinguished career at the BBC, serving as controller of BBC One and Two, and later as creative director.

He was instrumental in launching CBBC and CBeebies and commissioning popular programs like "Absolutely Fabulous." Yentob's contributions significantly shaped British broadcasting.

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