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Roly Keating, a British national, was born in the latter half of 1961.
Answer: True
Roly Keating was born on August 5, 1961, which falls within the latter half of that year.
Roly Keating's mother was named Katharine Donald.
Answer: False
Roly Keating's mother was Betty Katharine Wells, not Katharine Donald.
Roly Keating completed his secondary education at Eton College.
Answer: False
Roly Keating received his secondary education at Westminster School, not Eton College.
Roly Keating's parents were Donald Norman Keating and Betty Katharine Wells.
Answer: True
Roly Keating's parents were Donald Norman Keating and Betty Katharine Wells.
Roly Keating was educated at Westminster School.
Answer: True
Roly Keating completed his secondary education at Westminster School.
According to the source, when was Roly Keating born?
Answer: August 5, 1961
Roly Keating was born on August 5, 1961.
Who were Roly Keating's parents?
Answer: Donald Norman Keating and Betty Katharine Wells
Roly Keating's parents were Donald Norman Keating and Betty Katharine Wells.
Where did Roly Keating receive his secondary education?
Answer: Westminster School
Roly Keating completed his secondary education at Westminster School.
What subject did Roly Keating study at Balliol College, Oxford?
Answer: Classics
Roly Keating studied Classics at Balliol College, Oxford University.
Roly Keating began his broadcasting career in 1983, working initially as a producer and director for BBC's Arts and Music departments.
Answer: True
Roly Keating commenced his career at the BBC in 1983, undertaking roles as a producer and director within the Arts and Music departments.
Roly Keating was appointed head of programming for Channel 4 in 1997.
Answer: False
In 1997, Roly Keating was appointed head of programming for UKTV, not Channel 4.
Roly Keating received a severance package of £375,000 from the BBC but later returned it.
Answer: True
Allegations surfaced that Roly Keating received a £375,000 severance package from the BBC, which he subsequently repaid upon learning it was improperly authorized.
Roly Keating chose not to repay the controversial BBC severance payment.
Answer: False
Roly Keating did repay the controversial BBC severance payment after learning it was improperly authorized.
Roly Keating's involvement with 'The Late Show' was limited to being a producer.
Answer: False
Roly Keating's involvement with 'The Late Show' extended beyond producing to include the role of editor.
Roly Keating produced or directed programs for BBC series including 'Omnibus', 'Bookmark', and 'Arena'.
Answer: True
Roly Keating contributed as a producer and director to BBC series such as 'Omnibus', 'Bookmark', and 'Arena'.
Roly Keating served as editor for the BBC program 'The Late Show'.
Answer: True
Roly Keating held the role of editor for the BBC program 'The Late Show', in addition to his producer duties.
Roly Keating began his career at the BBC in 1983, initially working in which department?
Answer: Arts and Music
Roly Keating commenced his career at the BBC in 1983 within the Arts and Music departments.
Which BBC programs did Roly Keating contribute to early in his career?
Answer: Omnibus, Bookmark, Arena
Early in his career, Roly Keating contributed to BBC programs such as 'Omnibus,' 'Bookmark,' and 'Arena'.
In 1997, Roly Keating was appointed head of programming for which television network?
Answer: UKTV
In 1997, Roly Keating was appointed head of programming for UKTV.
What amount was alleged to be in the BBC severance package Roly Keating received and subsequently repaid?
Answer: £375,000
The BBC severance package alleged to have been received and repaid by Roly Keating amounted to £375,000.
What was the resolution regarding the allegations about Roly Keating's BBC severance payment?
Answer: He returned the full amount paid to him.
Following allegations of improper authorization, Roly Keating returned the full amount of the BBC severance payment.
Which of the following best describes Roly Keating's career trajectory based on the titles mentioned?
Answer: BBC Producer/Editor -> TV Channel Controller -> Director of Archives -> Head of British Library
Roly Keating's career progressed from early roles as a BBC Producer/Editor, through various TV Channel Controller positions, to Director of Archives, culminating in his leadership of The British Library.
Roly Keating held dual roles as BBC Controller of Digital Channels and Controller of Arts Commissioning starting in 2000.
Answer: True
Roly Keating became BBC Controller of Digital Channels in 1999 and assumed the role of Controller of Arts Commissioning in 2000.
Roly Keating was the lead architect behind the launch of BBC One.
Answer: False
Roly Keating was instrumental in the launch of BBC Four, not BBC One.
In 2003, Roly Keating co-led a significant BBC Charter Review project for six months.
Answer: True
Roly Keating served as a joint leader for the BBC's Charter Review project for a six-month period in 2003.
Roly Keating served as the channel controller for BBC One from 2004 to 2008.
Answer: False
Roly Keating served as the channel controller for BBC Two from 2004 to 2008, not BBC One.
Roly Keating temporarily took over as Controller of BBC One after Peter Fincham's resignation in October 2007.
Answer: True
Following Peter Fincham's resignation, Roly Keating assumed the role of interim Controller for BBC One on October 5, 2007.
Roly Keating aimed for BBC Two to be the first mainstream channel available exclusively via traditional broadcast methods.
Answer: False
Roly Keating's ambition for BBC Two was for it to be the first mainstream channel available via broadband internet, not traditional broadcast methods.
The broadcast of 'Jerry Springer: The Opera' on BBC Two led to Roly Keating requiring security protection.
Answer: True
The controversial broadcast of 'Jerry Springer: The Opera' on BBC Two in January 2005 necessitated security measures for Roly Keating.
Roly Keating transitioned to the role of Director of Content Strategy at the BBC after his time as Controller of BBC Two.
Answer: False
Following his tenure as Controller of BBC Two, Roly Keating became the Director of Archive Content at the BBC, not Director of Content Strategy.
The title 'Controller of BBC Four (2002–2004)' indicates Roly Keating managed a major flagship channel.
Answer: False
While a significant role, BBC Four is generally considered a specialized channel rather than a major flagship service like BBC One or BBC Two.
Roly Keating's role as Director of Archive Content suggests a focus on managing the BBC's historical broadcast materials.
Answer: True
The title 'Director of Archive Content' implies responsibility for overseeing and preserving the BBC's historical broadcast assets.
Roly Keating's temporary appointment as Controller of BBC One was unrelated to the resignation of the previous controller.
Answer: False
Roly Keating's temporary appointment as Controller of BBC One was directly precipitated by the resignation of the previous controller, Peter Fincham.
Roly Keating was the sole leader of the BBC's Charter Review project in 2003.
Answer: False
Roly Keating co-led the BBC's Charter Review project in 2003, rather than being the sole leader.
The role 'Director of Archive Content' at the BBC suggests Roly Keating was primarily involved in acquiring new broadcast rights.
Answer: False
The role 'Director of Archive Content' implies a focus on managing and preserving historical broadcast materials, rather than acquiring new rights.
Roly Keating's temporary appointment as Controller of BBC One occurred on October 5, 2007, following Peter Fincham's resignation.
Answer: True
The interim appointment of Roly Keating as Controller of BBC One took place on October 5, 2007, immediately subsequent to Peter Fincham's resignation.
Roly Keating's ambition for BBC Two included making it the first mainstream channel available via broadband.
Answer: True
A key ambition articulated by Roly Keating for BBC Two was its transformation into the first mainstream channel accessible via broadband internet.
Roly Keating was instrumental in the launch of BBC Four.
Answer: True
Roly Keating played a key role in masterminding the launch of BBC Four in 2002.
Starting in 1999, Roly Keating took on the role of Controller for which type of BBC channel?
Answer: Digital Channels
Starting in 1999, Roly Keating served as the Controller for BBC's Digital Channels.
What was Roly Keating's specific role concerning BBC Four?
Answer: He was the Controller responsible for its launch.
Roly Keating was the Controller of BBC Four and was instrumental in its launch.
Roly Keating co-led which significant BBC project for six months in 2003?
Answer: The Charter Review project
In 2003, Roly Keating co-led the BBC's Charter Review project for six months.
From June 2004 to 2008, Roly Keating served as the channel controller for which BBC channel?
Answer: BBC Two
Roly Keating served as the channel controller for BBC Two from June 2004 to 2008.
What was Roly Keating's stated ambition for BBC Two regarding internet availability?
Answer: To be the first mainstream channel available via broadband internet.
Roly Keating aimed for BBC Two to become the first mainstream channel accessible via broadband internet.
The broadcast of which controversial program on BBC Two in January 2005 led to Roly Keating needing security?
Answer: Jerry Springer: The Opera
The broadcast of 'Jerry Springer: The Opera' on BBC Two in January 2005 necessitated security measures for Roly Keating.
After his tenure as Controller of BBC Two, Roly Keating moved into what role at the BBC?
Answer: Director of Archive Content
Following his role as Controller of BBC Two, Roly Keating became the Director of Archive Content at the BBC.
What does the title 'Controller of BBC Two (2004–2008)' indicate about Roly Keating's career?
Answer: He oversaw one of the BBC's major flagship channels.
Serving as Controller of BBC Two signifies a senior management role overseeing one of the BBC's primary flagship television channels.
What does the role 'Director of Archive Content, BBC (2008–2012)' suggest about Roly Keating's responsibilities?
Answer: Overseeing the BBC's historical broadcast collection.
The role 'Director of Archive Content' indicates responsibility for managing and preserving the BBC's historical broadcast materials.
Roly Keating's role as Controller of BBC Four implies a focus on:
Answer: Specialized content for a digital channel.
The role of Controller of BBC Four suggests a focus on specialized content tailored for a digital channel audience.
What was Roly Keating's role in the BBC's Charter Review project?
Answer: He served as the joint leader for six months.
Roly Keating served as the joint leader for the BBC's Charter Review project for a six-month period in 2003.
What does the title 'Controller of BBC Two (2004–2008)' indicate about Roly Keating's responsibilities?
Answer: The programming and strategic direction of the channel.
The role of Controller of BBC Two involves overseeing the programming and strategic direction of the channel.
Roly Keating's temporary appointment as Controller of BBC One was a direct result of:
Answer: The resignation of the previous Controller.
Roly Keating's interim appointment as Controller of BBC One followed the resignation of the preceding Controller.
Roly Keating was appointed Chief Executive Designate of the British Library in May 2012.
Answer: True
Roly Keating was announced as the Chief Executive Designate of the British Library in May 2012.
Leading The British Library signifies Roly Keating's shift to managing a significant cultural institution beyond the broadcasting industry.
Answer: True
Assuming leadership of The British Library marked a transition for Roly Keating into managing a major cultural institution, distinct from his prior career in broadcasting.
Roly Keating's leadership of The British Library marked a continuation of his career exclusively within the television broadcasting sector.
Answer: False
Leading The British Library represented a significant shift from his career primarily in television broadcasting to managing a major cultural institution.
Roly Keating was appointed Chief Executive of the British Library in 2011.
Answer: False
Roly Keating was appointed Chief Executive Designate of the British Library in 2012, not 2011.
Roly Keating's tenure as Chief Executive of the British Library concluded in December 2024.
Answer: False
Roly Keating's tenure as Chief Executive of the British Library concluded in January 2025, not December 2024.
Roly Keating succeeded Sir Paul Smith as the Chief Executive of the British Library.
Answer: False
Roly Keating succeeded Dame Lynne Brindley as Chief Executive of the British Library, not Sir Paul Smith.
In 2015, Roly Keating's salary at the British Library was reported to be below £150,000.
Answer: False
In 2015, Roly Keating's salary at the British Library was reported to be between £155,000 and £159,999, which is above £150,000.
Roly Keating received performance-based bonuses in the tax years 2019/20 and 2020/21.
Answer: True
Roly Keating received performance-based bonuses in the tax years 2019/20 and 2020/21, among other periods.
A major £500 million expansion project for the British Library was proposed in February 2023.
Answer: True
A proposal for a £500 million community expansion project for the British Library was put forward in February 2023.
Roly Keating described the 2023 British Library cyberattack as the institution's least significant crisis in decades.
Answer: False
Roly Keating characterized the 2023 cyberattack as one of the institution's most significant crises in decades, expressing considerable distress.
Criticisms following the 2023 cyberattack suggested that Roly Keating's leadership involved significant underinvestment in the Library's IT infrastructure.
Answer: True
Post-cyberattack criticisms pointed to potential underinvestment in IT infrastructure during Keating's leadership, an oversight he later acknowledged.
Roly Keating announced his resignation from the British Library in April 2024, effective immediately.
Answer: False
Roly Keating announced his resignation in April 2024, but it was with twelve months' notice, not effective immediately.
Roly Keating's successor as Chief Executive of the British Library is named Rebecca Lawrence.
Answer: True
Rebecca Lawrence succeeded Roly Keating as Chief Executive of the British Library in January 2025.
Roly Keating expressed relief, not anger, regarding the 2023 British Library cyberattack.
Answer: False
Roly Keating expressed a significant degree of upset and anger regarding the 2023 British Library cyberattack.
Roly Keating admitted that the British Library's IT infrastructure had been consistently well-funded throughout his tenure.
Answer: False
Roly Keating acknowledged that underinvestment in the Library's IT infrastructure and staff represented a significant oversight.
The proposed £500 million expansion for the British Library was intended solely for new galleries and event spaces.
Answer: False
The proposed expansion included new galleries and event spaces, but also a community garden and The Alan Turing Institute.
Roly Keating's salary range at the British Library in 2015 was reported as £155,000 - £159,999.
Answer: True
Reports from 2015 indicated Roly Keating's salary at the British Library fell within the £155,000 to £159,999 range.
Roly Keating served as Chief Executive of the British Library from September 2012 to January 2025.
Answer: True
Roly Keating held the position of Chief Executive of the British Library from September 2012 until January 2025.
For which institution did Roly Keating serve as Chief Executive from September 2012 to January 2025?
Answer: The British Library
Roly Keating served as Chief Executive of The British Library from September 2012 to January 2025.
Who was Roly Keating's predecessor as Chief Executive of the British Library?
Answer: Dame Lynne Brindley
Dame Lynne Brindley was the Chief Executive of the British Library immediately prior to Roly Keating's appointment.
What was Roly Keating's reported salary range at the British Library in 2015?
Answer: £155,000 - £159,999
In 2015, Roly Keating's salary at the British Library was reported to be within the range of £155,000 to £159,999.
In which tax years did Roly Keating receive performance-based bonuses between £15,000 and £20,000 at the British Library?
Answer: 2019/20 and 2020/21
Roly Keating received performance-based bonuses in the tax years 2019/20 and 2020/21, among other periods.
What was the estimated cost of the major community expansion proposed for the British Library in February 2023?
Answer: £500 million
The major community expansion proposed for the British Library in February 2023 was estimated to cost £500 million.
How did Roly Keating describe his emotional state regarding the 2023 British Library cyberattack?
Answer: A mix of upset and anger
Roly Keating described his reaction to the 2023 British Library cyberattack as involving 'a degree of upset, of anger'.
What did Roly Keating acknowledge concerning the Library's IT infrastructure after the 2023 cyberattack?
Answer: That underinvestment represented a significant oversight.
Following the cyberattack, Roly Keating acknowledged that underinvestment in the Library's IT infrastructure and staff constituted a significant oversight.
When did Roly Keating announce his intention to resign as Chief Executive of the British Library?
Answer: April 2024
Roly Keating announced his intention to resign as Chief Executive of the British Library in April 2024.
Who succeeded Roly Keating as Chief Executive of the British Library in January 2025?
Answer: Rebecca Lawrence
Rebecca Lawrence succeeded Roly Keating as Chief Executive of the British Library in January 2025.
What did Roly Keating acknowledge as a significant oversight concerning the British Library's IT infrastructure?
Answer: Underinvestment in IT infrastructure and staff.
Roly Keating acknowledged that underinvestment in the British Library's IT infrastructure and staff represented a significant oversight.
Which of the following was NOT part of the proposed £500 million British Library expansion?
Answer: A new national sports stadium
The proposed British Library expansion included new galleries, a community garden, and The Alan Turing Institute, but not a new national sports stadium.
Sir Roland Francis Kester Keating is exclusively known by his full name and is rarely referred to by a shorter version.
Answer: False
The individual is commonly known by the shortened name 'Roly Keating', not exclusively by his full name.
Roly Keating was knighted for his contributions to broadcasting.
Answer: False
Roly Keating was knighted for his services to literature, not broadcasting.
Roly Keating married Caroline Russell in 1998.
Answer: False
Roly Keating married Caroline Russell in 1989, not 1998.
Roly Keating and his wife Caroline have two daughters and one son.
Answer: True
Roly Keating and Caroline Russell have three children together: one son and two daughters.
The VIAF identifier linked in the Authority control section helps standardize information about Roly Keating across databases.
Answer: True
The VIAF (Virtual International Authority File) identifier serves to link biographical information to standardized cataloging systems, ensuring consistency across databases.
Roly Keating received his knighthood for services rendered to the arts.
Answer: False
Roly Keating was knighted for his services to literature, not the arts in general.
The Wikimedia Commons link associated with Roly Keating provides access to official biographical documents.
Answer: False
Wikimedia Commons typically hosts media files like images, not official biographical documents.
Roly Keating was knighted for services to broadcasting.
Answer: False
Roly Keating received his knighthood for services to literature, not broadcasting.
What is the commonly known name of Sir Roland Francis Kester Keating?
Answer: Roly Keating
Sir Roland Francis Kester Keating is widely and commonly known by the name Roly Keating.
For what specific service was Roly Keating awarded a knighthood in the 2023 New Year Honours?
Answer: Services to literature
Roly Keating was knighted in the 2023 New Year Honours for his dedicated services to literature.
In what year did Roly Keating marry Caroline Russell?
Answer: 1989
Roly Keating married Caroline Russell in 1989.
How many children do Roly Keating and Caroline Russell have together?
Answer: Three
Roly Keating and Caroline Russell have three children together.
Roly Keating's marriage to Caroline Russell produced:
Answer: One son and two daughters.
Roly Keating and Caroline Russell have one son and two daughters, totaling three children.
What does the mention of 'Authority control' and 'VIAF' typically signify in relation to a biographical article?
Answer: It connects the article to standardized library cataloging systems.
Authority control, including VIAF identifiers, links biographical subjects to standardized cataloging systems for consistency across databases.