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I'm sure he's a great guy and good at what we does, so good luck to him!

However this is hardly a progressive hire. Another white male Oxbridge graduate with family ties to the industry. There will never be true diversity if the major institutions continue to hire the same types of gatekeepers. It's just really disappointing and although it's not his fault, just shows how far privilege can get you. I'm sure he's had to work hard but the door was opened quite easily for him.

Given the constant talk about the need for diversity if just seems to be the same old story. Consultations, reports, action plans, lots of talk... and then the same hires again and again. As someone from a BAME background it just erodes any faith you have that you might have an opportunity.

Good luck though Ollie, really hope the Film4 slate flourishes under your creative guidance and that you'll consider diversity a priority.

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