Ben Dowell is the Deputy TV Editor at The Times. With over 25 years of experience as a television journalist and critic, he specializes in arts and entertainment, focusing on topics such as celebrities, comedy, and broadcast media. Ben's insights and critiques have also been featured in The Business Herald, Up North News, The Capital Times, Metacritic, and more.
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