The Closing Debate
Edinburgh TV Festival 2021
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57m
As another busy Festival draws to a close it’s time to take stock. Join host Channel 4 News’ Krishnan Guru-Murthy, political and industry figures, and other names from TV to debate the issues of the day. This is also a chance for the audience to get involved, to react to the conversation as it unfolds, and to put questions to the panel.
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