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Two long-serving RTVE television professionals have died
RTVE has announced the deaths of Pedro Fernández Vara and Enrique Bravo Guerrero, two people who worked for Spain's public broadcaster for more than 40 years.
Fernández Vara was a camera operator, and Bravo Guerrero was a sound technician.
Their work featured in programmes including Al filo de lo imposible and Imprescindibles, as well as shows about historic cities and rural life.
Many viewers may not have known their names, but their behind-the-scenes work helped bring those programmes to television.
Their careers spanned major changes in how television is recorded and produced.
RTVE has paid tribute to them as colleagues who leave a lasting legacy and sent condolences to their families and friends.
The broadcaster has not announced further plans.
RTVE has announced the deaths of Pedro Fernández Vara and Enrique Bravo Guerrero, two long-serving television professionals.
Fernández Vara, known as “Perico,” worked as a camera operator, while Bravo Guerrero, known as “Kike,” was a sound technician.
Both worked for more than 40 years at RTVE.
Their work included programmes and documentaries such as Al filo de lo imposible, Imprescindibles, Ciudades Patrimonio de la Humanidad and Agrosfera.
RTVE paid tribute to their work and sent condolences to their families and loved ones.
- Who
- Pedro Fernández Vara and Enrique Bravo Guerrero, known as “Perico” and “Kike.” They were a camera operator and a sound technician, respectively.
- What
- The two long-serving RTVE professionals have died.
- When
- RTVE announced their deaths on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. The date of their deaths is not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The cause of their deaths is not stated.
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- Pedro Fernández Vara
- Known as “Perico”; camera operator
- Enrique Bravo Guerrero
- Known as “Kike”; sound technician
- RTVE careers
- Both worked for more than 40 years
- Programmes
- Al filo de lo imposible, Imprescindibles, Ciudades Patrimonio de la Humanidad and Agrosfera
- Announcement
- Wednesday, 21 October 2026
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What people are saying
The RTVE family is in mourning. The camera operator Pedro Fernández Vara and the sound technician Enrique Bravo Guerrero have died. Two great professionals who worked for more than 40 years in this house on the best programmes and documentaries
Two great colleagues who leave a great legacy. A big hug to their loved ones
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La familia de RTVE está de luto. Han fallecido el cámara Pedro Fernández Vara "Perico", y el técnico de sonido Enrique Bravo Guerrero "Kike". Dos grandes profesionales que trabajaron durante más de 40 años en esta casa en los mejores programas y documentales como 'Al filo de