BBC Radio legend David Arscott dies after game of tennis BBC Radio presenter David Arscott has tragically passed away at the age of 81, his wife has confirmed.
The radio veteran, who was a familiar voice on Radio Brighton and later Radio Sussex from the mid-seventies until 1991, died suddenly after playing a game of tennis.
Despite his love for writing, his wife Jill revealed that he always said radio presenting was the best job he ever had.
Although he loved his writing he always said that radio presenting was the best job he had ever had.
Known for his speech-based programmes, David often referred to his style as a local Radio 4, inviting guests into the studio for interviews.
