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03/11/2015
Peter Donaldson Dies Aged 70
BBC Radio 4 broadcaster Peter Donaldson has died at the age of 70.
The news was announced during Radio 4 news this morning, 03 November.
Radio 4 presenter John Humphrys tweeted: "He was quite simply the voice of Radio 4 for a generation."
BBC News at Ten presenter Huw Edwards tweeted: "Peter Donaldson. Wonderful friend and generous colleague. We will miss him."
Mr Donaldson became the chief announcer for Radio 4 in 1988.
He retired on 31 December 2012.
(CD/LM)
The news was announced during Radio 4 news this morning, 03 November.
Radio 4 presenter John Humphrys tweeted: "He was quite simply the voice of Radio 4 for a generation."
BBC News at Ten presenter Huw Edwards tweeted: "Peter Donaldson. Wonderful friend and generous colleague. We will miss him."
Mr Donaldson became the chief announcer for Radio 4 in 1988.
He retired on 31 December 2012.
(CD/LM)
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