[Orchestrator]

According to the BBC Ned Sherrin has died. In addition to his work as director and writer, Ned was a terrific supporter of the theatre and its performers.

A sad loss.

[MrsDoyle]

Oh dear, I used to like listening to his Saturday night programme on Radio 4.
Always entertaining.

[tractorboy]

Oh dear, I used to like listening to his Saturday night programme on Radio 4.
Always entertaining.

He used to present the Evening Standard Drama Awards from the Savoy for many years, with great wit and authority. That was in the days when they were televised.