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Sixty years in journalism, broadcasting , arts leadership. Author of books on arts policy, creativity, innovation. Presenter BBC 2 "Newsnight" 1980-86, Managing Director BBC World Service 1986-92, Managing Director Barbican Centre 1995-2007.