Background
COTTON, William Bill Frederick was born on April 23, 1928. Son of William (Billy) Edward Cotton and Mabel Hope.
COTTON, William Bill Frederick was born on April 23, 1928. Son of William (Billy) Edward Cotton and Mabel Hope.
Ardingly College.
Director Michael Reine Music Company 1952-1956. British Broadcasting Corporation-television producer, Light Entertainment Department 1956-1962, Assistant Head of Light Entertainment 1962-1967, Head of Variety 1967-1970, Head of Light Entertainment Group 1970-1977. Controller British Broadcasting Corporation 1 1977-1981.
Deputy Manager Director television, British Broadcasting Corporation 1981-1982, Director of Programmes, television and Director of Development.
British Broadcasting Corporation 1982; Manager Director, television, British Broadcasting Corporation 1984-1987: Chairman British Broadcasting Corporation Enterprises 1982-1987. Chairman Noel Gay television
Director Noel Gay Organization 1988. Chairman Noel Gay television since 1988.
Married 1st Bernadine Maud Sinclair in 1950, three daughter. Married 2nd Ann Corfield (nee Bucknall) in 1965, one step-daughter.