Alan Yentob
Alan Yentob | |
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Yentob in 2017 | |
| Born | 11 March 1947 Stepney, London, England |
| Died | 24 May 2025 (aged 78) |
| Education | University of Leeds |
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| Years active | 1968–2025 |
| Employer | BBC |
| Known for | Controller of BBC2 (1987–1993) Controller of BBC1 (1993–1996) |
| Spouse |
Philippa Walker (m. 2020) |
| Children | 2 |
Alan Yentob (11 March 1947 – 24 May 2025) was an English 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.