"Michael Ian Grade, Baron Grade of Yarmouth", Order of the British Empire/CBE is an English people/English Media proprietor/television executive and businessperson/businessman. He was chairman of the BBC from 2004 to 2006 and executive chairman of ITV plc from 2007 to 2009.

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I can't think of anyone who knew how to play comedy better.

We have lost a national treasure.

The media world is changing out of all recognition. Technology has to have a seat at the table.

One estimate suggests that in 10 years time, 10 to 15 percent of all available new content could come from new providers, such as one-man bands, back-yard productions or people sharing a particular passion, such as fly-fishing.

We have lost a national treasure - a comic actor of real genius.