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Dame Liz Forgan

Sheena McDonald profiles Dame Liz Forgan, named this week as the first woman to chair the Arts Council.

Sheena McDonald profiles Dame Liz Forgan, named this week as the first woman to chair the Arts Council. She began her career as a journalist and rose at some speed through the ranks to become one of the most powerful figures in British broadcasting, responsible for Channel 4 News, Dispatches and the launch of BBC Radio 5 Live as a news and current affairs-driven channel.

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Sun 21 Dec 2008 17:40
BBC Radio 4

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  • Sat 20 Dec 2008 19:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 21 Dec 2008 05:45
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  • Sun 21 Dec 2008 17:40
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