Charles Curran (television executive)
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Sir Charles John Curran (13 October 1921 ā 9 January 1980) was an Irish-born British television executive and Director-General of the BBC from 1969 to 1977.
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Charles Curran | |
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8th Director-General of the BBC | |
In office 1969ā1977 | |
Preceded by | Sir Hugh Greene |
Succeeded by | Sir Ian Trethowan |
Personal details | |
Born | (1921-10-13)13 October 1921 Dublin, Ireland |
Died | 9 January 1980(1980-01-09) (aged 58) |
Education | Wath Grammar School |
Alma mater | Magdalene College, Cambridge |
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