Category: News; Radio 4
Date: 08.12.2005
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Helen Boaden, Director of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News, today issued a statement about Radio 4 news presenter Nick Clarke.
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The statement reads: "We have learned that Nick Clarke, presenter of The World At One on Radio 4, has been diagnosed with cancer.
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"We're very sorry indeed to hear this news and send him and his family our very best wishes for a swift and successful recovery.
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"Nick will be undergoing surgery which will involve the loss of a leg, but the prognosis is good and Nick plans to be back on The World at One in the summer.
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"In the meantime the programme will be presented by Shaun Ley.
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"We would ask everyone now to respect Nick's privacy - and that of his family - and to direct any further inquiries to the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½."
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Notes to Editors
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Please ensure that all media inquiries are directed to the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Press Office.
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