Norman Collins

Norman Collins (3 October 1907 – 1982) was a British writer, and later a radio and television executive, who became one of the major figures behind the establishment of the Independent Television (ITV) network in the UK. This was the first organisation to break the BBC’s broadcasting monopoly when it began transmitting in 1955.

Read more about Norman Collins:  Early Career in Publishing, The Press and The BBC, Campaigning For Competition, Founding ATV, Bibliography

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