British Council

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British Council. Govt.-sponsored organization formed 1935 to spread in foreign countries interest in Brit. and its cultural activities. Centres in various parts of the world, with libraries, help towards perf. of Brit. plays and mus. It sponsors exhibitions and tours by Brit. artists, actors, and musicians, and occasionally sponsors recordings. It receives a considerable govt. grant.

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