David Jacobs

Veteran BBC broadcaster David Jacobs dies aged 87

The veteran BBC broadcaster David Jacobs has died at the age of 87.

Jacobs stepped down from his Radio 2 programme only last month due to ill health. He died at home "surrounded by his family", according to a BBC statement.

David Jacobs began his career at the BBC in 1945, enjoying a seven-decade career during which time he presented many classic and popular programmes,...