Topic: BBC Radio 3 and World Service DJ Charlie Gillett dies

[Simon]

BBC Radio 3 and World Service presenter Charlie Gillett has died after a long illness, aged 68.

Known as a champion of world music, the Lancashire-born broadcaster passed away in a London hospital on Wednesday, his family has confirmed.  He contracted an autoimmune disease, and last week suffered a heart attack.  

Gillett is credited with discovering Dire Straits in 1976 after playing Sultans of Swing from their demo tape on his Radio London show Honky Tonk.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8573682.stm

[Rik]