Broadcaster Alan Whicker dies
Broadcaster Alan Whicker, whose distinguished TV career stretched nearly 60 years, has died at the age of 87 after suffering from bronchial pneumonia, his spokeswoman said
Michael Palin deems Alan Whicker a 'hero'
English comedian and television presenter Michael Palin has told ITV News that broadcaster Alan Whicker had his 'reservations' over a parody he did of him for Monty Python. Palin added that he admired the broadcaster, who died aged 87 today.
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