Pip Wedge
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Pip Wedge was a pioneering television executive who helped launch Britain’s first commercial TV station and later shaped Canadian programming at CTV.
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Pip Wedge, born around 1928, was a trailblazer in the early days of television broadcasting. He began his career at Associated‑Rediffusion, the United Kingdom’s first commercial television station, where he contributed to the development of its programming and operations.
In the 1970s, Wedge moved to Canada to join the CTV network. Over nearly three decades, he produced local Canadian content and was instrumental in acquiring popular U.S. primetime series for Canadian audiences, helping to define the network’s schedule and influence.
His work bridged two national television markets, leaving a lasting impact on both British and Canadian broadcasting. Pip Wedge died at the age of 97 on April 21, 2026.
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