- Founded Granada Television with his brother Cecil in 1955
- He was awarded a Life Peerage (Lord/Baron) in the 1969 Queen's Honours List for his services to television.
- He was made a Fellow of the British Film Institute in 1984 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to television culture.
- He is survived by his son and two daughters.
- Co-founder of the London Film Society in 1925.
- An avid art collector, he bequeathed part of his collection to the Manchester Art Gallery, including works by Chagall and Modigliani.
- Lifelong friend and collaborator of Alfred Hitchcock.
- During World War II, served as film adviser to the Ministry of Information.
- Portrayed by Steven Berkoff in The Road to Coronation Street (2010).
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