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Dame Jenni Murray, former BBC Woman's Hour presenter, dies at 75

BBC News·@Bbc·2 months ago
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Broadcaster Dame Jenni Murray, who hosted BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour for more than three decades, has died at the age of 75. Dame Jenni joined the programme in 1987 and left in 2020 as its longest-serving presenter. BBC director general Tim Davie paid tribute to her as "a broadcasting icon", while Radio 4 controller Mohit Bakaya described her as "warm, fearless and beloved by listeners". "During her decades at Woman's Hour, she helped shape the national conversation with intelligence, rigour and a remarkable ability to connect with audiences," Bakaya added. "Jenni leaves an indelible legacy on generations of listeners. We are profoundly grateful for her outstanding contribution to Radio 4, and she will be deeply missed." During her 33 years on the show, the formidable presenter conducted memorable interviews with female figures as varied as Bette Davis, Margaret Thatcher, Hillary Clinton and Margaret Atwood. Dame Jenni announced on air in 2006 that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.…

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