BBC legend Sir Paul Fox who launched shows in ‘golden era of TV’ dies aged 98-Sabrina Barr-Entertainment – Metro

RIP (Picture: BBC)

Sir Paul Fox, a TV executive who was behind several of the BBC’s most celebrated TV programmes including Dad’s Army and The Two Ronnies, has died aged 98.

The broadcaster was informed of Sir Paul’s death by his family.

In a statement, BBC Director General paid tribute to the former BBC1 Controller’s enduring legacy, outlining that he had a ‘towering career in television – not just with the BBC – but across the industry’.

‘Few people have had such a broad and lasting impact on the TV landscape, commissioning shows that audiences have loved for decades and still love,’ Davie said.

‘From Sports Personality of the Year and Panorama to the Two Ronnies, Dad’s Army and Parkinson, his legacy is unmatched.’

The BBC boss continued: ‘He was one of the best TV executives from a golden era in television. He will be hugely missed.’

The late TV executive came up with the idea for Sports Personality of the Year (Picture: Stuart Wilson/Getty Images)

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