At Arms Length: Recollections and Reflections on the Arts, Media and a Young Democracy

Focusing on the challenges faced by arts and media programs in Wales, this commentary offers a personal perspective on the fight to uphold the arm's length principle in funding. It explores the tension between maintaining local voices and the pressures of globalization, alongside the historical context of devolution in Wales. The author highlights the ongoing struggle against the centralization of British government and media, emphasizing the importance of equitable support for the arts in a rapidly changing landscape.