It has been upgraded from Grade II listing by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and English Heritage.

BBC: Chelmsford Cathedral becomes a Grade I listed building

He is a Non-Executive director of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport and joined the English National Opera eight years ago, where he revamped the website before becoming chairman this year.

BBC: Sir Peter Bazalgette

Chris Smith, the secretary for culture, media and sport, gained a first in English.

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