From the archive: Alan Yentob: the last impresario

The Audio Long Read

The Guardian

Society & Culture

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🗓️ 4 June 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2016: For decades, Alan Yentob was the dominant creative force at the BBC – behind everything from Adam Curtis to Strictly Come Dancing. He was a towering figure in British culture – so why did many applaud his very public slide from power? Written and read by Sam Knight. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

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