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Jan 2023

27m 55s

What the Culture Minister Really Thinks

About this episode

Michelle Donelan is the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. In this broad interview with Katie Razzall, the minister explains why she reversed her predecessor's plans for Channel 4, gives her thoughts on Prince Harry's complaint about the press, and says why the Parthenon marbles will not be returning to Greece. Katie is also joined by Lara O'Reilly, senior correspondent on Insider's business desk covering tech and media.

Presenter: Katie Razzall

Sound engineer: Duncan Hannant

Producer: Helen Fitzhenry

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