Background
Allan, Andrew Norman was born on September 26, 1943 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Davidson) Allan.
Allan, Andrew Norman was born on September 26, 1943 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Davidson) Allan.
Student, Birmingham University, England.
Presenter ABC television, 1965-1966. Producer Thames television, 1966-1969, head news, 1976-1978. Producer INT, 1970; director programms Tyne Tees television, 1978-1983, deputy managing director, 1982-1983, managing director, 1983-1984.
Director programming Central Indiana television, 1984-1990, managing director central broadcasting, 1990-1993. Chief executive Carlton television, London, 1994-1995, director programming, since 1995.
Married Joanna Forrest, 1978. 2 children; 2 children from previous marriage.