Alan Yentob
Alan Yentob was a prominent BBC arts broadcaster and documentary-maker, known for his extensive interviews and profiles of cultural icons such as David Bowie and Maya Angelou. Over his 50-year career, he served in various key roles, including controller of BBC One and Two, and was recognized for championing creativity and originality in television. Yentob's legacy includes influential programs like Omnibus and Imagine, and he was celebrated as a mentor in the arts community. His passing at the age of 78 was marked by tributes highlighting his unique contributions to British culture and television.
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Recent news mentions
Alan Yentob is the BBC2 boss with whom Philip King discussed the Everly Brothers.
Philip King on music, film and the essentiality of the arts – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-01
The author was speaking on Radio 4 to pay tribute to Yentob, the BBC's former creative director, who died on Saturday.
Sir Salman Rushdie 'pleased' with attacker's maximum sentence
United Kingdom· 2025-05-26
Alan Yentob was a prominent figure at the BBC, known for his role in shaping television programming and introducing iconic shows.
Creative giant of BBC TV, on screen and offUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-25
Alan Yentob, the long-serving BBC arts broadcaster and documentary-maker, has died aged 78.
BBC arts broadcaster dies aged 78United Kingdom· 2025-05-25
