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'''Michael Grade''' (born [[8 March]] [[1943]]) was a [[Great Britain|British]] broadcast executive. In [[1984]], he joined [[BBC Television]] as Controller of | '''Michael Grade''' (born [[8 March]] [[1943]]) was a [[Great Britain|British]] broadcast executive. In [[1984]], he joined [[BBC Television]] as [[Controller of BBC One]]. In [[1985]], he made the extremely controversial decision to place ''[[Doctor Who]]'' on an eighteen-month hiatus, citing low ratings, overly violent content and farcical storylines as his reasons. In [[1986]], he made another controversial decision regarding ''Doctor Who'': the firing of series star [[Colin Baker]]. In [[1987]], Grade stepped down as Controller and was succeeded by [[Jonathan Powell]]. | ||
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Revision as of 03:26, 26 March 2012
Michael Grade (born 8 March 1943) was a British broadcast executive. In 1984, he joined BBC Television as Controller of BBC One. In 1985, he made the extremely controversial decision to place Doctor Who on an eighteen-month hiatus, citing low ratings, overly violent content and farcical storylines as his reasons. In 1986, he made another controversial decision regarding Doctor Who: the firing of series star Colin Baker. In 1987, Grade stepped down as Controller and was succeeded by Jonathan Powell.
