To Orwell Today,
re: ANGEL WALKS

I am sorry to have to let you know that Peter Powell passed away last night. You might have heard already, and I apologize if this is a duplicate. Cordelia, his daughter, is trying to get in touch with people, and asked me to contact people that I have contact details for, as she is uncertain that she has details for everyone.

Peter's death comes as a shock, despite his age. He was not just a client, but also has become a very good friend. My heart goes out for his family.

Warm regards,
Beate Hohmann
www.galaxeofstars.com

Dear Beate,

Oh that is sad, tragic news about Peter Powell.

I've actually been thinking about Peter this past few days, wondering if he was ever contacted by that person who needed someone to be the voice for the Orwell documentary. Peter would have been PERFECT for that, so close was he to the spirit of Orwell.

I will always have a warm, fond memory of Peter because of his kindness in taking the time to escort my friend Zoe and me to Orwell's Pub that time we went to 27B Canonbury Square and to share some of his wonderful stories about Orwell with us - over a pint of bitter.

Thank you so much Beate for thinking of me and letting me know. Is it okay if I share your email with Orwell Today readers?

Please pass on my heartfelt sympathy to Peter's wife (who I met and who so kindly gave us directions to where Peter was practicing a play at the Islington Community Center that day) and his daughter of whom I know he was very proud because he talked about her to us.

All the best,
Jackie Jura

Dear Jackie,

Yes indeed very sad. He'd become a very good friend and I will really miss him.

He did meet up with Nigel Hilditch, who Peter thought was interested in getting more of a "celebrity" to front his programme. Peter indeed would have been wonderful. His depth of knowledge was incredible and I learned so much from him.

Only a couple of weeks ago he did a report for BBC Radio 4 - the Today programme, which was very successful, and they wanted him to do more (I was just about to upload the snippet to his website).

Yes please do share the email. Peter knew so many people, and I think we have just scratched the surface. If you know of anyone that knew him, please pass on the message.

I will print out your email and give it to Judith, who I am sure will appreciate your message.

Warm regards,
Beate

Greetings Beate,

It's godcidental that Peter did such a recent BBC programme, and I'll visit his ANGEL WALKS website and listen once you get the snippet uploaded.

I just noticed that Peter's last name ends in the same four letters as Orwell's, ie "well".

This gives new meaning to Shakespeare's expression "All's well that ends well" which must mean that sometime-Shakespearean actor Peter Powell - of Angel Walks fame - now walks with the angels - one of whom is Orwell.

All the best,
Jackie Jura