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Linda Smith: A Modern Radio Star

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15/02/2016

BBC Radio 4 - Linda Smith: A Modern Radio Star

Andy Hamilton presents a tribute to comedian Linda Smith.

Andy Hamilton presents a tribute by friends and colleagues from the world of comedy to comedian and Radio 4 favourite Linda Smith who died in 2006 at the age of 48.

Andy Hamilton presents a tribute to his friend, the comedian and Radio 4 favourite Linda Smith who died ten years ago, at the age of 48.

Originally recorded a few months after Linda's death, Andy Hamilton speaks to her friends and colleagues including Jeremy Hardy, Mark Steele, Hattie Hayridge, Sandy Toksvig, Nicholas Parsons, Chris Neill, Simon Hoggart, Barry Cryer and her partner Warren Lakin.

He also treats us to some of her best radio bits including her own sit com Linda Smith's Brief History of Timewasting; as a panellist on The News Quiz, Just a Minute and I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, plus her musings on Radio 4's Devout Sceptics which led to her being asked to be President of the Humanist Society.

Written and presented by Andy Hamilton
Researched and compiled by Michael Pointon
Produced by Claire Jones.

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