Darling mutineer

Article Abstract:

John Fairley resigned from his post as Managing Director of Yorkshire Television in April 1995 to become Chief Executive of Channel 5 for UKTV. UKTV was the highest bidder for the new channel franchise by 14 million pounds sterling with its bid of 36.6 million pounds sterling. Fairley joined the company after the bid deadline. He has a solid reputation for bringing hard-edged factual progammes and high-budget dramas to the network. Fairley is excited by the challenge of managing a new nationwide channel with only financial restrictions.

Management, Planning

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Afternoon delight: despite a multi-million pound revamp, Channel 4 has so far failed to match the afternoon ratings success served up by arch-rival BBC 2

Article Abstract:

Channel 4 undertook a multi million pound revamp of its afternoon programmes in an attempt to compete with BBC2. However the new schedule has failed to match the success of BBC2's Ready, Steady, Cook programme, which has a peak audience of 4.2 million. Channel 4 is seeking new and original talks shows for the slots usually occupied by Montel Williams and Ricki Lake.

Television broadcasting stations, Market share, Channel 4

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Former YTV MD Fairley signs for UKTV's C5 bid

Article Abstract:

John Fairley has joined UKTV as its new chief executive. Fairley was previously managing director of Yorkshire Television, which he left in April 1995. He now has a 250,000 pound sterling contract at UKTV. UKTV, backed by CanWest, is bidding for the Channel 5 licence.

Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals

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