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Tributes paid to Ned Sherrin CBE
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Ned Sherrin, a much loved broadcaster, writer, interviewer, producer and raconteur, has died aged 76.
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He hosted 91Èȱ¬ Radio 4's enduringly popular Loose Ends from its start in 1986 and also went on to host the popular music quiz Counterpoint on the station.
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Mark Thompson, 91Èȱ¬ Director-General, said: "I am deeply saddened by the news of the death of Ned Sherrin. Through his brilliant early work Ned was a trail blazer who paved the way for the sophisticated modern comedy satire shows that are so much loved by audiences today.
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"His contribution across decades made him one of Britain's best loved voices. The entertainment industry owes Ned Sherrin a huge debt and he will be remembered with enormous affection and gratitude by the 91Èȱ¬ and by countless millions of viewers and listeners."
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Mark Damazer, Controller, Radio 4, said: "Ned brought to Radio 4 a fabulous cocktail of wit, zest, curiosity and mischief – all based on an extraordinary knowledge of stage, screen and writing.
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"Ned and Loose Ends introduced to Radio 4 an incredible array of talent. He was an impresario as well as a great raconteur. He was a natural broadcaster - and got the best out of others.
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"He sparkled and made us all smile and laugh. And for all his fame – he was considerate and kind. He will be hugely missed."
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Born on 18 February 1931 in Somerset, Ned was educated at Exeter College, Oxford and Gray's Inn.
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He was called as a barrister in 1955 but joined ATV immediately after as a Producer in London and Birmingham.
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Two years later he moved to London to the 91Èȱ¬ and directed the Tonight programme. Over the next eight or nine years he directed and produced a range of variety shows, panel games and musicals.
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In 1962 he devised, produced and directed 91Èȱ¬ Television's That Was The Week That Was and its successor.
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He left the 91Èȱ¬ in 1966 to produce films and in the next few years produced The Virgin Soldiers, The National Health and Girl Stroke Boy amongst others.
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As an author Ned Sherrin had a long collaboration with Caryl Brahms which produced many songs, three novels, two collections of short stories, a number of radio and television plays, five plays for the theatre – most notably Beecham starring Timothy West – and six musicals.
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His autobiography Ned Sherrin - The Autobiography was published in 2005.
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He also toured for five years with his one-man show An Evening with Ned Sherrin - Theatrical Anecdotes.
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In 1997 Ned Sherrin was awarded the CBE in the New Year's Honours list.
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Ned Sherrin passed away peacefully at home yesterday afternoon surrounded by friends. He had been ill for the past year. He was 76.
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A special programme – Ned Sherrin: A Tribute – will be broadcast on Radio 4 at 6.30pm tonight (Tuesday 2 October).
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