Peter Jay: the rise and fall of 'the cleverest young man in England'

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Economist and broadcaster who controversially became the UK ambassador to Washington and launched TV-am.

His mother, Peggy, was a leading light of the London County Council and described by a local paper as the "uncrowned queen of Hampstead".

The BBC director general says the convicted former presenter would not return "for obvious reasons".

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Author / Journalist: BBC News

Category: Business

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Topics: Director Ambassador Came Father Washington Editor Became Time General Economics

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Published On: 2024-09-22 @ 18:28:41 (6 days ago)

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