Derek Cooper
British journalist
Derek MacDonald Cooper[1] (25 May 1925[2] – 18 April 2014)[3] was a British journalist. He wrote about food, wine and whisky. He worked with The Listener, The Observer, Home & Garden and Saga Magazine.
Derek Cooper | |
|---|---|
| Born | Derek MacDonald Cooper 25 May 1925 |
| Died | 18 April 2014 (aged 88) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | journalist, author, broadcaster |
| Known for | food journalism, broadcasting |
He created the idea of BBC Radio 4’s weekly program The Food Programme.[4] He was born in London, England.
Cooper died from Parkinson's disease in London, aged 88.[3][5]
References
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- ↑ Who's Who 2008:, London: A & C Black, 2008 ISBN 978-0-7136-7527-6
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "The Food Programme founder Derek Cooper dies, aged 88". BBC News. 19 April 2014.
- ↑ The Food Programme Website BBC
- ↑ Copping, Jasper (2014-04-19). "Broadcaster Derek Cooper, pioneering food journalist, dies at 88". ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
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