Roy Wright (journalist) explained

Roy Wright was the editor of British newspaper the Daily Express for seventeen months between 1976 and 1977.[1] [2] Wright had been promoted from a previous position as deputy editor at the Evening Standard. During his tenure, the Daily Express was converted from broadsheet to tabloid format.[2] Shortly after the paper was purchased by Victor Matthews in June 1977, Wright was replaced with Derek Jameson.[3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Boycott. Rosie. The 30 year newspaper war. 21 May 2012. Campaign. 18 September 1998.
  2. Book: Greenslade, Roy. Press Gang: How Newspapers Make Profits from Propaganda. 2004. Pan Macmillan. London. 9780330393768. 314.
  3. Book: Greenslade, Roy. Press Gang: How Newspapers Make Profits from Propaganda. 2004. Pan Macmillan. London. 9780330393768. 319.
  4. "Street of Shame" (5 August 1977). Private Eye.
  5. News: Editor quits as new owner seeks 'good news'. I.P.I. report: Monthly bulletin of the International Press Institute. September 1977.

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