Alan Yentob, BBC executive and TV presenter, died at 78, leaving a legacy in arts and media.

Alan Yentob, a prominent BBC executive and TV presenter, passed away at 78. He joined the BBC in 1968, rising to become head of music and arts and controller of BBC2, where he commissioned shows like Absolutely Fabulous. Yentob faced scrutiny over his role with the collapsed charity Kids Company, leading to his resignation from the BBC in 2015. Despite this, he continued to present programs for the BBC and was awarded a CBE in 2024 for services to the arts and media.