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Scottish journalist. Name variations: Elizabeth Forgan. One of the most powerful women in British broadcast journalism, worked initially as journalist with English-language newspaper in Tehran and then Hampstead and Highgate Express in London; served as chief leader-writer on Evening Standard —78 ; after being appointed women's editor at The Guardian , initially saw position as something to be endured but then quickly learned about women's issues and developed strong feminist commitment; became commissioning editor of factual output for Channel 4 Television ; introduced controversial programs that allowed broad range of opinion, such as "Right to Reply"; took over the powerful position of Director of Programs ; left Channel 4 to become managing director of BBC Network Radio, bringing creative vitality to BBC's 5 national radio stations; left position with BBC because of her opposition to Sir John Birt's ultimately unsuccessful attempt to merge radio and tv into one giant news-gathering source; set up media consultancy.

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Liz Forgan was born on August 31 Personal Info.

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Dame Elizabeth Anne Lucy Forgan, DBE (born 31 August ) is an English journalist, and radio and television executive.

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