Media Appearances
Roy Porter made many television and radio appearances. He was an original presenter of BBC Radio 3's Nightwaves, a programme on which he was scheduled to appear, discussing doctors in literature, at the point of his death.
He also spoke at a large variety of events, and was known for his oratory talents.
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