24 h. ago Melvyn Bragg steps down from BBC’s legendary ‘In Our Time’ – with new presenter to be announced

The presenter has reportedly suffered a string of health issues over the years

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43 h. ago BBC star quits popular radio show after 26 years as he says 'it's been a ride'

Melvyn Bragg has announced he is stepping down from BBC Radio 4's In Our Time after 26 years in the role, and the star will be sorely missed by fans and fellow cast members

Culture

44 h. ago ‘It’s been quite a ride!’ Melvyn Bragg to step down from Radio 4’s In Our Time after 27 years

The broadcaster is leaving the hit BBC programme after presenting more than 1,000 episodes and having ‘enriched the lives of millions’Melvyn Bragg has announced that he will be leaving BBC Radio 4 show In Our Time after hosting it for 27 years. He launched it in October 1998, after being asked to present a programme during what was known as “the death slot” because of its low Thursday morning audience figures.The show, which explores the characters, events and discoveries that have shaped our world, has proved extremely popular. It celebrated its 1,000th episode in 2023 and is regularly one of the BBC’s most listened to on-demand programmes worldwide. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Zoe Ball questions decision to quit BBC Radio 2 to spend time with daughter who’s ‘never here’

Zoe Ball said she quit her BBC Radio 2 show to be there for her daughter while she sat her GCSEs, but she is "never here."

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6 d. ago Zoe Ball questions her decision to quit £950K Radio 2 Breakfast Show to spend time with daughter Nelly, 15, when the teen is never at home: 'What did I give it up for?'

The broadcaster 54, who shares Nelly, 15, and Woody, 24, with ex-husband Norman Cook, stepped down from the programme in December after six years to 'focus on family'.

Economics

2 w. ago Gemma Atkinson issues Gorka Marquez countdown update after Strictly Come Dancing news

The Hits Radio host offered an update on her time apart from the BBC show's pro dancer after she supported his big Strictly news

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2 w. ago Patrick Kielty cracks jokes as he breaks his silence following shock split from Cat Deeley and moving into 'divorce' house as he returns to his radio show for the first time

The Irish comedian, 54, and This Morning host, 48, who share sons Milo, seven, and James, five, revealed last month that they had taken the decision to end their 12 year marriage.

Events

2 w. ago Patrick Kielty breaks silence after Cat Deeley split with joke on radio return

Patrick Kielty returned to his BBC Radio 5 Live show this morning for the first time since his split with Cat Deeley was announced and he was in jovial mood in the opening minutes

Politics

2 w. ago BBC radio presenter gets trapped in park hours before she's due on air

The BBC Radio Wales presenter said she 'lost track of time' before realising she was in a sticky situation

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