Event description
Rt Hon Michael Portillo is a former Conservative Cabinet Minister turned journalist and broadcaster whose notable television series of Great Railway Journeys for BBC2 has taken him across five continents. His other documentaries, newspaper columns and broadcasting – including the BBC 1’s This Week and Radio 4’s The Moral Maze – have explored culture, ethics and politics across the decades. He now presents a show titled Sunday with Michael Portillo for GB News.
Join the Deputy Presiding Officer Annabelle Ewing MSP in conversation with Michael to discuss a life in politics and broadcasting and his strong family connections to Fife.
BSL description:
Accessibility
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British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation is available at this event.
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