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BBC Radio 4 newsreader Howard Philpott dies

 

BBC newsreader Howard Philpott has died aged 63 after a short battle with cancer, the BBC has confirmed.

 

He was a familiar voice to listeners of Radio 4 where he worked as a newsreader and announcer for 13 years.

 

Mr Philpott first joined the BBC as a trainee studio manager in 1975 before going on to work for Radio 4, which he said had been a childhood ambition.

 

Senior announcer Chris Aldridge said he was a "much-loved and respected" newsreader.

 

Full story: http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-38874396

 
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