{"id":11565,"date":"2026-07-20T13:35:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T08:35:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=11565"},"modified":"2026-07-20T13:35:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T08:35:22","slug":"long-time-broadcaster-edward-stourton-who-presented-bbc-radio-4-dies-aged-68","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=11565","title":{"rendered":"Long-time broadcaster Edward Stourton who presented BBC Radio 4 dies aged 68"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_15544726-acc3.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-29179976\" alt=\"Edward Stourton, Broadcaster. Edward Stourton, Broadcaster. Photographer at Home in South London. 5.6.2018 Edward John Ivo Stourton is a BBC broadcaster and presenter of the BBC Radio 4 programme Sunday, and a frequent contributor to the Today programme, where for ten years he was one of the main presenters.Wikipedia Born: 24 November 1957 (age 60 years), Lagos, Nigeria Children: Tom Stourton, Eleanor Mary Elizabeth Stourton Education: Trinity College, Cambridge, Ampleforth College Employers: ITN, BBC\" decoding=\"sync\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Edward Stourton was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014 (Picture: Mike Lawn)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Veteran broadcaster Edward Stourton has died at the age of 68 after living with incurable prostate <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/cancer\/\">cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The acclaimed journalist, whose career spanned more than four decades, died on Saturday surrounded by his family, the <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/bbc-2\/\">BBC<\/a> confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>Stourton \u2013 who spent 10 years presenting Radio 4\u2019s Today programme \u2013 revealed in his 2023 memoir Confessions that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer back in 2014.<\/p>\n<p>After initially undergoing treatment, he was later told that the disease had spread and become incurable. Despite his diagnosis, he continued working until very recently.<\/p>\n<p>Paying tribute to Stourton, his friend and former Today co-host James Naughtie praised his \u2018warm intelligence and wit\u2019, describing him as \u2018one of the best colleagues\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018As a friend, he was always a rock of support and kindness. His dignity and courage through his illness were an inspiration to everyone who knew him. He was, simply, much-loved,\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_305859798-ee04.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-29179994\" alt=\"Mandatory Credit: Photo by Brenda Monks\/Daily Mail\/Shutterstock (862953a) Bbc Newsreader Edward Stourton Who Decided To Diet After He Was Mistaken For His Father. Bbc Newsreader Edward Stourton Who Decided To Diet After He Was Mistaken For His Father.\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Stourton\u2019s career in journalism spanned more than four decades (Picture: Monks\/Daily Mail\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_305859804-fd59.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-29179985\" alt=\"Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mark Thomas\/Shutterstock (14080136l) Edward Stourton, Broadcaster, at the BBC studios. Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, BBC, London, United Kingdom - 03 Sep 2023\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>The broadcaster spent 10 years presenting Radio 4\u2019s Today programme (Picture: Mark Thomas\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Radio 4 controller Mohit Bakaya also called him \u2018an absolutely outstanding broadcaster\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u2018When Ed was behind the mic, whether on Sunday or the various news programmes he regularly presented for Radio 4, you felt you understood the world that little bit better. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the BBC\u2019s interim news chief Jonathan Munro said it was \u2018far too soon to lose Ed\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I worked as his producer when he was ITN\u2019s diplomatic editor \u2013 unflappable then and ever after,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Many years later, I was listening to his superb analysis of the new Pope for the BBC \u2013 another of his many areas of expertise. Not many broadcasters can present Today, BBC One\u2019s One O\u2019clock News, The World at One and Sunday \u2013 but he did. He leaves a huge gap.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Stourton is survived by his wife Fiona, a senior television producer, their two sons, daughter and a stepdaughter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Got a story? 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