Sports fans aren’t wary of experts, so why are arts critics left on the bench?
Gary Lineker, presenter of BBC One's Match of the Day. Photo: Andrew Hayes-Watkins/BBC
While arts reviews are getting shorter and fewer in media outlets that regard them as elitist, informed criticism in sport is everywhere, says David Benedict. Let’s follow Gary Lineker’s lead when theatre returns, and fight for more post-play analysis
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