Low-Profile Charmer with a Streak of Ruthlessness

Evening Standard - London › March 24, 2005

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Summary

HE IS the multimillionaire TV producer behind hits ranging from Ali G to The X Factor. But can Peter Fincham, an exmusician with no experience inside the BBC, convince its main channel's demoralised staff he has the necessary public-service credentials?

Mr Fincham is known in the industry as a quiet charmer, calm under pressure yet ruthless when striking deals.

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Low-Profile Charmer with a Streak of Ruthlessness

Now he must persuade his new BBC1 colleagues, reeling from job...

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