Edward Stourton, the broadcaster and journalist, has died at the age of 68, multiple outlets report. Stourton is best known for presenting several BBC current affairs programmes, including Radio 4’s Today, which he hosted for a decade, and World at One (also referred to as One O’Clock News). He also presented Sunday, a religious and ethical current affairs series.
Stourton is additionally described as a founding member of Channel 4 News, highlighting his role beyond BBC radio programming. The BBC marks his death with tributes from the broadcaster, with one outlet citing the corporation’s praise for his work as an “outstanding” journalist.
Across the reports, the common points are his long-running presence on Radio 4’s flagship current affairs formats, his leadership in programme presenting, and his earlier involvement in establishing Channel 4 News. The reports do not provide new details about the cause of death or circumstances around his passing.
