LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Death of Brian Johnston - Tony Lewis reaction

Genre

Interview; Tribute; Obituary

TX Date

5 Jan 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:01:56

Description

Telephone interview with former England cricket captain and commentator, Tony Lewis, on the death of BBC cricket commentator Brian Johnston at the age of eighty-one. His work spanned more than half a century, covering cricket all over the world as well as major state occasions. Lewis says he was a unique character. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Tony Lewis

Keywords

Deaths; Sport; Cricket; Sports journalism; Broadcasters; Brian Johnston; Sports commentators

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