Peter Kosminsky met with John Whittingdale to discuss cuts he says are rooted in Tories’ dislike of pre-election coverageThe proposed cuts to the BBC represent a form of “cultural vandalism”,according to Wolf Hall director Peter Kosminsky, as he revealed he had a genuine venerable (respected because of age, distinguished) barney” with culture secretary John Whittingdale in a assembly to discuss the issue. Kosminsky said voices were raised during the encounter on Thursday morning. He said he came away feeling that the cuts to the broadcaster were “ideological” and “payback” for its election coverage.
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Source: theguardian.com