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FOR all Joan Bakewell's claims that she is slowing down, the evidence is most definitely to the contrary. Glancing through the 72- year-old's portfolio of activities before going to meet her, I find she is currently engaged in a new book, a collection of journalism, a radio series and radio play, charity work, committees, judging panels and has recently accepted an honorary professorship. She calls this slowing down?
Bakewell was appointed honorary professor in the department of film and media studies at Stirling University last week, by the department head, Professor John Izod. She's clearly delighted by it, partly at the prospect of working with the students, and partly that her swift escalation of the academic ladder has made a great joke between her and her daughter, who is currently slogging away at her own PhD.See the full content of this document
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She says that the role is far from burdensome. "It's honorary, but it would be silly just to say 'thanks very much' and walk away. I expect to make some visits there, perhaps have a debate with the students."
Bakewell likes to debate. And, in the absence of a debate, a question-and-answer session will do just as well. An accomplished interviewer of more than 30 y...See the full content of this document
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