The BBC at 100: political tensions in the 1970s and 80s
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Is There a Back Clash With Hugh Carlton Green?
There was a back clash against some of the innovations of the previous decades. A menumen hugh carlton green's departure, i think, did make a difference. New director general charles curran and especially ean trethon liked to kind of sniff out potential sources of trouble and friction with politicians. And so there was finitely a sense of retrenchment if you like.
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