CBeebies legend Kay Benbow dies at 63 as former colleagues pay tribute | BOP53A3 | 2024-03-27 21:08:01
CBeebies legend Kay Benbow, who was previously the controller of the BBC youngsters's TV channel, has died aged 63.
Benbow was thought-about one of the crucial influential leaders of youngsters's media with CBeebies profitable the Bafta Youngsters's Channel of the Yr Award 5 occasions beneath her watch.
Since Benbow's demise was announced at present her former colleagues have been paying tribute to her on social media.
Among them was government producer Michael Carrington, who preceded Benbow as CBeebies boss, who remembered her 'distinctive talent, dedication and heat' on LinkedIn.
Carrington continued: 'Her ardour for youngsters's programming was evident in every undertaking she undertook, leaving an indelible mark on the business and audiences.
'Beyond her skilled accomplishments, Kay's kindness and unwavering help left an enduring impression on me.
'Her leadership and steerage have been invaluable, and her presence will probably be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of figuring out her.;
Stuart Rowson, who beforehand labored for BBC Youngsters's TV and is the founder of Lucky Socks Media, also paid tribute to Benbow on LinkedIn.
In a lengthy and heartfelt publish, Rowson stated the world of youngsters' media had 'now misplaced a titan' and 'a bloody pretty lady.'
The advisor added: 'Kay was a legendary leader of CBeebies and affectionately often known as the Queen of Beebies by some of those still inside BBC Youngsters's, several years after her departure.'
The BBC also paid tribute to Benbow in a press release shared with Metro.co.uk, saying that everybody within the Youngsters's and Schooling division was 'incredibly sad' and was sending their condolences to her husband Ian and their sons after listening to news of he demise.
The broadcaster continued: 'Because the Controller of CBeebies Kay was recognized throughout the entire child's media sector for her ardour and dedication to providing young youngsters with the easiest content.
'She was pivotal in taking CBeebies programmes into new and unique areas, never afraid to stretch preschool minds into unthought-of territory – similar to ballet, Shakespeare, arithmetic, science and the thrill of the annual reside Christmas show.'
They added: 'Before turning into Controller, Kay made an enduring contribution to programmes for younger youngsters over a profession spanning a few years, culminating in her leadership of the BBC's preschool production division.
'During her time outdoors the BBC she was additionally instrumental in the manufacturing of the hit CBeebies collection Tweenies.
'Kay shall be deeply missed by an enormous number of present and former BBC colleagues, a sworn statement to the various lives she touched along with her service to the viewers.
'She was a unprecedented individual and did so much for CBeebies and younger youngsters across the UK.'
In her 35-year-long profession in youngsters's content, Benbow spent virtually 30 at the BBC.
She was CBeebies boss for almost a decade, starting the position in 2010 until her departure in 2017.
After leaving the broadcaster, she turned a contract youngsters's media content material specialist, engaged on exhibits resembling The World In response to Grandpa for Channel 5.
Benbow was also awarded an honorary doctorate from Sheffield University in recognition of her providers to the business.
Metro.co.uk has contacted the BBC for remark.
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