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May 2012
Strangely, it is easier to write a state-of-the-nation drama if you set it in the past
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May 2012
Daniel Johnson
In his October Wine column, Saintsbury quotes Dr Johnson on novelties to great effect: "...novelty is always grateful where it gives no pain." Well, the BBC gave me pain twice this week with its no
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September 2011
The odd script may show promise but TV executives are stifling British dramatists
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September 2011
This year’s Proms are better than ever. Now the BBC needs to repeat the trick during the rest of the year
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