Independent Co-Founder Andreas Whittam Smith Dies at 88
Andreas Whittam Smith, co-founder of The Independent newspaper and former BBFC president, has died aged 88. Discover the legacy of the media pioneer.
Andreas Whittam Smith, co-founder of The Independent newspaper and former BBFC president, has died aged 88. Discover the legacy of the media pioneer.
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