David Ernest Plowright was a British television executive and producer.
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10 Facts About David Plowright
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David Plowright began his career in journalism as a reporter on the Scunthorpe Star, and was, briefly, the equestrian correspondent of the Yorkshire Post.
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The outlook of Granada TV, under the leadership of Foreman and David Plowright was described as "non-conformist, alternative, non-London".
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David Plowright easily steered Granada through 1991 ITV franchise auctions by threatening to sell Coronation Street, Granada's signature show and one of the channel's biggest assets, to satellite television if their bid was rejected.
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David Plowright was forced out in 1992 by Gerry Robinson, the new chief executive, which led to John Cleese describing Robinson as an "upstart caterer".
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David Plowright's exit was regarded as a turning point in the process whereby ITV gave profits a bigger priority than programme quality.
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At Granada, David Plowright was a defender of the often controversial current affairs programme, World in Action.
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David Plowright believed the nations and regions of the United Kingdom should have a bigger share in the production and decision-making processes of the major broadcasters.
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David Plowright was the younger brother of actress Joan David Plowright, who was married to Laurence Olivier.
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David Plowright married Brenda Key in 1953; they had a son and two daughters.
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