Steve Hewlett (journalist)

British print and radio journalist; academic (1958-2017)

Steve Hewlett (8 August 1958 – 20 February 2017) was a British print and radio journalist. He served as visiting professor of Journalism and Broadcast Policy at the University of Salford.[1][2] He worked for the BBC and The Guardian and for programs such as Nationwide and Watchdog.

Hewlett died in London from oesophageal cancer on 20 February 2017, aged 58.[3]

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  1. Donohue, Simon (15 February 2007). "Top writer named journalism professor". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  2. "Key media figures to attend Student Journalism Awards event". School of Arts and Media. University of Salford. 8 March 2013. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  3. "Steve Hewlett: Radio 4 presenter dies at the age of 58". BBC News. 20 February 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2017.