Attenborough the Controller

A completely fantastic programme charting the time of our favorite presenter at the head of the then struggling and controversial BBC2 Packed chock full of interviews clips and reminiscences both old and new including the very tasty Joan Bakewell of the 60s Sir David Attenboroughs reign as controller of BBC TWO from 1965 to 1973 is still thought of as the golden age of television He was responsible for a number of programme strands that were and many argue still remain the high point of public service broadcasting Match of the Day and Pot Black sat alongside comedy such as The Likely Lads and Not Only But Also Horizon Man Alive One Pair of Eyes Masterclass The Forsyte Saga and The Money Programme set the standard for years to come Sir Attenborough also commissioned series on a grand scale Kenneth Clarks Civilisation and Jacob Bronowskis Ascent of Man remain two of the great creations of television