Luke Rittner appointed to Arts Council amid controversy

Title

Luke Rittner appointed to Arts Council amid controversy

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:08:09

Description

Interview with Chairman of the Arts Council, William Rees-Mogg, about the controversial appointment of Luke Rittner as Secretary General. He accuses The Guardian newspaper of whipping up protest about the appointment. Nicholas de Jongh from The Guardian answers the accusations. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

William Rees-Mogg; Nicholas de Jongh

Keywords

Newspapers; Press; Arts Council; The Guardian; William Rees-Mogg; Luke Rittner

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