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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)
12 ago 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 Thompson, described him as one of the giants of television.
12 ago 2008 · 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.
- Dennis Barker
23 dic 2014 · For several decades Billy Cotton was a household name in Britain, as a band leader, radio and TV presenter. His great-niece Fearne Cotton has discovered more about his extraordinary life.
Bill Cotton was a television producer and executive who was integral to Savile's progression at the BBC. In 1962, Cotton was assistant head of light entertainment, before being promoted to head of ...
11 ago 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 Cotton ...
Tuesday 12 August 2008 00:00 BST. Sir Bill Cotton, the former BBC executive who oversaw classic shows including Monty Python's Flying Circus, Morecambe And Wise and The Two Ronnies, has died aged 80.
