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Broadcaster Edward Stourton Dies at 68
20 Jul
Summary
- Veteran journalist Edward Stourton passed away at 68.
- He was known for presenting BBC's Radio 4 programs.
- Stourton had previously disclosed a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton died on Saturday at the age of 68. He was a familiar voice on BBC Radio 4, presenting programs such as 'Today,' 'World At One,' and the religious series 'Sunday.' Stourton had publicly shared his diagnosis of prostate cancer.
His career began in 1982 as a founding member of the Channel 4 news team, where he served as a scriptwriter and covered foreign news, including a stint as Washington correspondent. He later joined the BBC in 1988 before returning to ITN as diplomatic editor, reporting from global hotspots like Baghdad during the Gulf War and Moscow during the Soviet Union's final days.
Stourton returned to the BBC in 1993, fronting the 'One O'Clock News' and hosting his own Radio 4 program, 'Call Ed Stourton.' From 1999, he presented the flagship 'Today' program for a decade, later becoming a regular contributor. He also contributed to BBC Two's world affairs strand and presented editions of 'Panorama.'
Beyond broadcasting, Stourton authored several books, including his 2023 memoir 'Confessions,' detailing his decade-long battle with prostate cancer. His latest book, 'Made In America' (2025), examines US history leading to the era of Donald Trump. He is survived by his wife Fiona and their four children.
