Harold Pinter dies: coverage, reactions

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25-Dec-2008

Harold Pinter, widely regarded as the greatest playwright of post-war British theatre, has died of cancer, aged 78. In the wake of his death on Christmas Eve - made public on Christmas Day - the British media has been swift to pay tribute. But his death has made headline news around the world. His legacy as a playwright - as well as being an outspoken voice of politicial dissent - is immense. To listen to a detailed theatrevoice discussion about his reputation, featuring his biographer Michael Billington, visit listenNOW.

The Guardian report here; plus Michael Billington's obituary; full text of Pinter's Nobel Prize acceptance speech and a personal tribute by Michael Billington

The Independent report here

The Times report here

The Telegraph obituary here - and blog here

Mark Brown's Sunday Herald obituary, and more (Socialist Worker)

Michael Coveney reflects for Whatsonstage.com

On CNN - the report runs here

In the New York Times - Ben Brantley pays tribute

In the Observer, Susannah Clapp and Sir Richard Eyre.

In Australia, France and India

Googlenews has a full, updating survey.

To listen to Harold Pinter visit the British library archive - here. Or at the BBC archive

Pinter at the BBC - a dedicated micro-site to coincide with a season of his work on BBC4.