Steve Hewlett: The BBC, Lord Justice Leveson and Rupert Murdoch…
Join Steve Hewlett, renowned Guardian Columnist and broadcasting veteran of over 30 years, to hear his expert thoughts on the state of the media, the Leveson inquiry and the impact of the digital age on journalism.
Steve Hewlett’s expertise and style have recently earned him the Nick Clarke Award for the Year’s Best Broadcast Interview. His career highlights include stints as editor of Panorama and Inside Story, producer of Children’s Hospital, States of Terror and The Diamond Empire to name but a few, alongside positions as Director of Programmes and Managing Director at Carlton Television and Head of Factual Programmes at Channel 4.
Don’t miss this chance to hear an industry expert give an insider’s view of the state of the media, and the implications for our cultural, political and commercial arenas.
The chair for the evening is Alan Lane, theatre director and Artistic Director of Slung Low. Slung Low specialise in making shows in non theatre spaces including a train, several castles, an Airstream Caravan, a Yorkshire swimming pool and the foyer spaces of the Barbican Centre.
A few tickets are still available for this fabulous event. Call the Grassington Festival Box Office on 01756 752691 to book tickets – tickets can also be collected on the door.