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Edward Stourton

Edward Stourton

British journalist
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  • Jul 20

    Edward Stourton, former Radio 4 Today host, dies at 68 after decade-long cancer battle

    The veteran BBC presenter, known for a decade on Radio 4's Today programme and his sudden sacking in 2008, died on Saturday surrounded by family.

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