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BRAGG DIVORCE

Broadcaster Melvyn Bragg splits from wife of 43 years — for lover 16 years his junior

Lord Bragg calls it a day from wife after two alleged affairs, including the women he is now reportedly living with

Southbank Sky Arts Awards at The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane

BROADCASTER Melvyn Bragg has split from his wife of 43 years and moved in with a woman 16 years his junior, it was claimed last night.

Lord Bragg, 76,  and author Cate Haste, 70,  broke  up after he allegedly had two affairs, including one with the woman he is now said to be living with — Gabriel Clare-Hunt, 60.

 Separation ... Lord Bragg split with his wife Cate Haste for a younger woman
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Separation ... Lord Bragg split with his wife Cate Haste for a younger womanCredit: The Picture Library Ltd

He was suspected of  a fling with Ms  Clare-Hunt,   then a secretary at London Weekend Television, over 20 years ago.

 ITV show ... Bennett with Bragg (right) on The South Bank Show
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ITV show ... Bennett with Bragg (right) on The South Bank ShowCredit: Itv
Lord Bragg, who has hosted  The South Bank Show on ITV and Sky Arts for over 30 years, said yesterday: “Cate and I have agreed to an amicable separation.”
The pair have two  children — film-maker Alice, 38, and science journalist Tom, 36.

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