C. P. Scott, BBC History of television.
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Television? The word is half Latin and half Greek. No good can come of it.
— C. P. Scott on Incorrect predictions
What It Means
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About C. P. Scott
Charles Prestwich Scott (26 October 1846 – 1 January 1932) was a British journalist, publisher and politician. He was the editor of The Manchester Guardian newspaper from 1872 until 1929, and its owner from 1907 until his death.
About C. P. Scott
Charles Prestwich Scott (26 October 1846 – 1 January 1932) was a British journalist, publisher and politician. He was the editor of The Manchester Guardian newspaper from 1872 until 1929, and its owner from 1907 until his death.
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