The investigative journalist Roger Cook, best known for the current affairs programme The Cook Report, has died aged 83, his family said in a statement.A statement from ITV on Monday said: “In a career spanning an incredible five decades, Roger Cook’s ground-breaking approach to investigative journalism made him one of broadcasting’s most trusted and respected figures.“On his eponymous current affairs programme, The Cook Report, Roger worked tirelessly to expose criminal wrongdoing and injustice, helping to drive important and lasting changes in the law.“His fearless contribution to journalism will long be remembered, and we send our deepest sympathies and condolences to his wife, family and friends at this difficult time.”More details soon …
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MON · 2026-06-15 · 09:23 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0615-84559
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Investigative journalist and broadcaster Roger Cook dies aged 83
Investigative journalist and broadcaster Roger Cook has died at the age of 83. His family announced his passing.
Press AssociationThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-06-15 · 09:23 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Investigative journalist and broadcaster Roger Cook has died at the age of 83. His family announced his passing. Cook was widely recognized for his work on the ITV current affairs program, "The Cook Report." Over a career that spanned five decades, he was known for his groundbreaking approach to investigative journalism, which made him a trusted and respected figure in broadcasting. On "The Cook Report," he dedicated himself to exposing criminal wrongdoing and injustice, contributing to significant legal changes. ITV stated that his fearless contributions to journalism will be remembered, and they extended condolences to his family and friends.
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His fearless contribution to journalism will long be remembered.
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On The Cook Report, Roger worked tirelessly to expose criminal wrongdoing and injustice, helping to drive important and lasting changes in the law.
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Cook's ground-breaking approach to investigative journalism made him one of broadcasting’s most trusted and respected figures.
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Roger Cook was best known for the current affairs programme The Cook Report.
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Investigative journalist and broadcaster Roger Cook has died at the age of 83.
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