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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Boris Johnson should have learnt that trying to avoid scrutiny only makes journalists more suspicious.
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