Profile - Oliver Dowden
Oliver Dowden, the MP for Hertsmere, has worked closely with four Prime Ministers, David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson and now Rishi Sunak, one of his best friends in parliament. He's made his mark quietly, mainly behind the scenes - but as Culture Secretary during the pandemic, he managed to secure extra funding to support the arts.
As Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, some might argue Oliver Dowden is now the second most powerful person in government. He's been given the key job of organising the government response to the current wave of strike action.
Away from work, Dowden is a patriot, a monarchist and a man who enjoys pub lunches and walks in the countryside with his family and pet dog, Betsy.
Adrian Goldberg speaks to friends and colleagues who give us an insight into a man whose nicknames run from Olive to The Undertaker.
Contributors
George Osborne, Chair, British Museum; Former Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Sir John Hayes, MP for South Holland and The Deepings.
Annabelle Dickson, Political Correspondent, Politico.
Andrew Gimson, Biographer, Boris Johnson.
Sir Nicholas Coleridge, Chairman, Victoria and Albert Museum.
Sean Worth, Director, WPI Strategy, Communications Consultancy.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Presenter: Adrian Goldberg
Producers: Diane Richardson and Julie Ball
Editor: Simon Watts
Production Co-ordinators: Maria Ogundele and Helena Warwick-Cross
Sound Production: Neil Churchill
Published on Saturday, 10th December 2022.
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