Cecil McGivern
Cecil McGivern CBE (22 May 1907, in Newcastle, England – 30 January 1963, in Buckinghamshire, England) was a British broadcasting executive, who initially worked for BBC Radio before transferring to BBC Television in the late 1940s. From 1950 to 1957 he served as the Controller of BBC Television Service, succeeding Norman Collins.
Cecil McGivern CBE | |
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| Born | 22 May 1907 Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Died | 30 January 1963 (aged 55) Buckinghamshire, England |
| Education | St Cuthbert's Grammar School |
| Alma mater | Durham University |
| Employer(s) | BBC The Rank Organisation ITV |
| Title | Controller of BBC Television Service (1950–1957) |
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