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Sir William Frederick Cotton CBE (23 April 1928 – 11 August 2008 [1]) was a British television producer and executive, and the son of dance band leader Billy Cotton. The television and radio presenter Fearne Cotton is related to him, as he was her paternal grandfather's cousin.
- William Frederick Cotton, 23 April 1928, London, England
- BBC Head of Light Entertainment (1970–1977), Controller of BBC1 (1977–1981)
- Fearne Cotton (cousin)
Bill Cotton was the head of light entertainment at the BBC when Savile rose to fame and power. He is portrayed by Michael Jibson in the controversial series that retells Savile's crimes and the BBC's response.
Tue 12 Aug 2008 06.22 EDT. Sir Bill Cotton, who has died aged 80, was managerially responsible for many of the BBC's most loved and enduring programmes in its 1960s and 70s golden age of comedy.
11. Aug. 2008 · Sir Bill Cotton, the former managing director of BBC television who oversaw hits including The Two Ronnies and Monty Python's Flying Circus, has died at the age of 80. The corporation said...
12. Aug. 2008 · 12 August 08 10:19 GMT. Sir Bill Cotton, the man who helped bring Monty Python and Dad's Army to the screen, has died in hospital at the age of 80. The director general of the BBC Mark...
12. Aug. 2008 · Sir Bill Cotton presided over what has become known as the "golden age" of television entertainment. A self-proclaimed populist, he had an outstanding talent for knowing exactly what people...
Wednesday 13 August 2008 00:00 BST. Comments. Bill Cotton was one of the first BBC executives who did not frown on popular culture or treat it patronisingly, and under his stewardship, BBC-TV...
