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The Obit Writers

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Julian Worricker sets out to explore a hitherto unsung area of popular journalism, the craft of the obituary writer. He meets the men and women whose daily challenge is to encapsulate an entire lifetime in just a few words. Obituary editors, past and present, including
Anthony Howard from The Times, Andrew McKie from The Daily Telegraph and Phil Osborne at The Guardian, illustrate the skills and sensibilities required for the job and the editorial challenges they face when uncovering hidden pasts. Producer Clare Davison

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Julian Worricker
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Anthony Howard
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Andrew McKie
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Phil Osborne
Producer:
Clare Davison
Source: Radio Times

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