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Brian Wenham

1937 – 1997

British broadcast producer and executive

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About Brian Wenham

Lived 1937 – 1997 (aged 60). Brian Wenham was a manager.

Brian George Wenham (9 February 1937 – 8 May 1997) was the controller of BBC2 from 1978 until 1982. He was known for having nurtured Not the Nine O'Clock News, and coverage of snooker and opera.

He had been a senior producer for ITN on News at Ten in the 1960s, moving to the BBC at the age of 32 to become the editor of Panorama in 1969.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
Occupation
Education
Royal Masonic School for Boys
Positions held
Booker Prize judge
Employers
British Broadcasting Corporation
Also known as
Brian George Wenham

People in Brian Wenham's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Brian Wenham?

British broadcast producer and executive

When was Brian Wenham born?

Brian Wenham was born on 9 February 1937.

When did Brian Wenham die?

Brian Wenham died on 8 May 1997.

What was Brian Wenham's occupation?

Brian Wenham was a manager.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Brian Wenham

· Wikidata: Q4965600

· DBpedia: Brian Wenham

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