Humphrey Burton, renowned arts broadcaster, dies at 94

Wed, 17 Dec 2025

Former BBC head of music and arts hailed as ‘huge influence on generations of arts programme-makers’

Sir Humphrey Burton, one of the most influential figures in arts broadcasting, has died at the age of 94.

The award-winning film-maker and director, who revolutionised classical music programming, died at home with his family by his side.