Piers Plowright Obituary: One of the BBC’s driving radio makers, author and the wizard of Voices, Piers Plowright, has kicked the bucket. 83-year-old Piers Plowright died on July 23, 2021. Docks Plowright’s reason for death isn’t given.

“Goodbye to the legend that was Piers Plowright (1937-2021), a man who comprehended the force of radio, the voice and the story. A sweet soul who offered the most caring steady words to me over the course of the years as well.”

Docks Plowright won the Prix Italia for radio narratives multiple times during his time as a BBC radio maker and highlight producer from 1968 – 1997. He additionally won three Gold and two Silver Sony Awards and a Sony Special Award for Continual Dedication and Commitment to the Radio Industry.

“I’m so exceptionally dismal to report that essayist, maker, Well Walker and top Hampsteadite Piers Plowright has died. A genuine Hampstonian and stunning man. Earnest sympathies to his beautiful family. Hampstead won’t be something similar without him.