Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton dies aged 68
Stourton hosted Radio 4's Today programme for a decade and was a founding member of Channel 4 News.
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Notable Quotes
"He was one of the best colleagues."
— James Naughtie , Other
"Stourton was an 'absolutely outstanding broadcaster'."
— Mohit Bakaya , Executive
"It was far too soon to lose Ed."
— Jonathan Munro , Executive
"We referred to Stourton as the 'Rolls Royce of broadcasting'."
— Rebecca Keating , Other
Key People
Broadcaster and journalist known for his work on BBC Radio and Channel 4 News.
Former co-host on BBC Radio 4's Today programme and friend of Edward Stourton.
Interim CEO of BBC News who outlined the job cut proposals.
Mohit Bakaya is the controller of BBC Radio 4.
Current editor of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4.
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Stourton hosted Radio 4's Today programme for a decade and was a founding member of Channel 4 News.
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