As we press send word is that Channel 4 are on the verge of appointing Talkback Thames boss Peter Fincham as their new Chief Executive, to replace Mark Thompson who jumped ship in May to take up the Director General job at the BBC. Fincham was reportedly a favourite at Channel 4 when Thompson was appointed, but was not chosen because of the cost that would have been involved in buying him out of his Talkback contract. Insiders reckon this time the channel will find a way to get him on board.
Jul 1, 2004
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Channel 4 close to appointing Talkback man to top job
Channel 4 is reportedly close to appointing Talkback Thames boss Peter Fincham as chief executive, replacing Mark Thompson, who has moved to the BBC.