Behind the rise of Amol Rajan
Former colleagues recall being “flabbergasted” by his success, but soon he’ll be presenting University Challenge. What’s his secret?
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William Turvill
William Turvill is the New Statesman's media correspondent and Press Gazette associate editor (interviews and investigations).
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