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BBC voice of Cumbria dies
Richard Nankivell was a unique broadcaster loved for his wit, charm, and intelligence. Known affectionately to his fans as the 'Old Horse' and the 'Galloping Major', he entertained generations of listeners with an inimitable mix of the serious, and the surreal.
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