Observers like Richard Windsor, a former technology analyst with Nomura, are unequivocal: H-P needs a new board of directors, period.

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Previous recipients of the BIFF Lifetime Achievement Award include John Hurt, Jean Simmons, Barbara Windsor, Claire Bloom, Ken Loach, Jack Cardiff and Richard Attenborough.

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