Michael Grade was the first television executive to become as famous as the stars of his programmes. Following his resignation from Channel 4, Grade leaves television after a controversial career. He's been responsible for some of TV's biggest hits and others that received a critical mauling.
Grade talks to Mark Lawson about his childhood in a family of Ukrainian immigrants, the highs and lows of his career with the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, and the reasons for his resignation. With contributions from collaborators and rivals, including Lord Lew Grade, Bob Geldof, Jeremy Isaacs, Alan Bennett, Bill Cotton and Bruce Forsyth.
Producer Mary Downes ; Series editor Michael Poole