BBC 7 Newsletter item about David Hatch
17/06/2007 00:00 GMT

Posted by lisa

The following appears in the Friday, 15th June edition of BBC 7's newsletter:

"I'm afraid there's some sad news, which some of you will already be aware of: Sir David Hatch died this week at the age of 68, following a long illness. Sir David was an actor, writer and later producer for “I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again”, the irreverent radio comedy series which ran between 1964 and 1973. The show was a forerunner to “The Goodies” and “I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue”. BBC 7 listeners will be more than familiar with his work, with programmes such as “Doctor In The House” and “What Ho! Jeeves” under his belt and in our schedules, to name but two.

Jenny Abramsky, director of BBC Audio and Music, said: 'David Hatch was one of the greats of BBC Radio. He was a performer, a leader and an inspirer of people. He led the radio Light Entertainment department with verve and joy.' She also said that Hatch modernised and ensured that radio thrived in an increasingly competitive world.

As a tribute we’ll be re-running “Wireless Wise”, starting on Tuesday 10th July – and his edition of “Radio Heads”, although the date for this has yet to be confirmed."