British politician and opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn is set to deliver the prestigious Alternative MacTaggart lecture at this year’s Edinburgh Television Festival, which takes place next week. The Labour Party leader will participate in a Q&A with BAFTA-nominated actress Maxine Peake following his speech, as well as take audience questions, the festival announced.
Corbyn has lately been in the eye of a media storm over allegations of anti-Semitism in his party. Phil Edgar-Jones, advisory chair of the TV festival, said: “Jeremy Corbyn has a fascinating relationship with the media, stimulating controversy on a near-daily basis. With that scrutiny in mind, it’s important to uncover his view of our industry in what will be his most comprehensive speech on the subject. I am looking forward to an engaging debate.”
Corbyn said he was “hugely looking forward” to giving the address, which has previously been given by speakers including “Divorce” creator Sharon Horgan,...
Corbyn has lately been in the eye of a media storm over allegations of anti-Semitism in his party. Phil Edgar-Jones, advisory chair of the TV festival, said: “Jeremy Corbyn has a fascinating relationship with the media, stimulating controversy on a near-daily basis. With that scrutiny in mind, it’s important to uncover his view of our industry in what will be his most comprehensive speech on the subject. I am looking forward to an engaging debate.”
Corbyn said he was “hugely looking forward” to giving the address, which has previously been given by speakers including “Divorce” creator Sharon Horgan,...
- 8/17/2018
- by Robert Mitchell
- Variety Film + TV
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