Student becomes Radio 1’s new film critic

Rhianna Dhillon, in her final year studying English and Film & Theatre, has been appointed as BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1Xtra’s new film critic. She replaces James King, and was discovered during James’ recent visit to the Department. She was invited to take part in a rigorous series of auditions alongside nine other applicants, including fellow Reading Film and Theatre student Josh Paice, before landing the job. Her first on air review will be on Greg James’ show on Friday 1^st April. For more information see: http://www.reading.ac.uk/about/newsandevents/releases/PR359831.aspx