Ian Trethowan

Sir James Ian Raley Trethowan (20 October 1922 – 12 December 1990) was a British journalist, radio and television broadcaster and administrator who eventually became director-general of the BBC from 1 October 1977 to 31 July 1982, having previously been managing director of BBC network radio from 1970 to 1976.

Personal facts

Birth dateOctober 20, 1922
cause of death
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Date of deathDecember 12, 1990
Education
Christ's Hospital
West Sussex

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  1. http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/40167