Career
Formerly director of programmes and channels at Independent Television (1997–2002), he was also head of entertainment at the British Broadcasting Corporation (1993-1995). While working for Granada Television he was an executive producer on Coronation Street (1987-1991). His term expired on 31 October 2010.
Liddiment is chairman of the Trust"s Audiences and Performance Committee, which monitors the performance of all of the British Broadcasting Corporation"s public services (television, radio and online).