30 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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36 h. ago Melvyn Bragg waves goodbye to radio show after more than two decades and 1,000 episodes

Lord Bragg, 81, has presented every episode of the programme since it first launched in 1998, taking listeners through conversations with expert guests.

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50 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

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50 h. ago BBC Radio's Melvyn Bragg to leave show after 26 years on air

Melvyn Bragg will be leaving the show this week after presenting over 1000 episodes.

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51 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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5 d. ago Innovative mattress lets couples sleep in the same bed all year without getting too hot or cold

Couples can wave goodbye to feeling too hot or too cold with this innovative mattress that can be personalised to your perfect temperature on both sides

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6 d. ago Coronation Street fans stunned by '360' as Carl Webster makes move they 'didn't see coming'

Carl Webster embarked upon another romance, shortly after having waved goodbye to Abi Webster for her holiday to Spain

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6 d. ago The celebrities who've ditched their breast implants for a more natural look

From Victoria Beckham to Pamela Anderson, a wave of A-listers around the world are saying goodbye to their surgically enhanced curves and opting for a more natural look.

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1 week ago Clare Balding names two Welsh walks among her favourites after '3,400 miles' of exploring

Presenter Clare Balding has spoken about her favourite walks in the UK, two of which are in Wales, over two decades after she first started presenting Ramblings on BBC Radio 4

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1 week ago Emotional Gianluigi Donnarumma waves goodbye to PSG as Man Utd rumours intensify

Gianluigi Donnarumma struggled to hold back the tears as he waved goodbye to the PSG on Friday evening after announcing he was leaving the club

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2 w. ago Wave goodbye to hangovers this Freshers' Week with ‘total life

With term about to start, now's the time to get prepared for Freshers' week with these patches that are 'a total life-saver' for relieving hangovers

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2 w. ago This firming night cream has shoppers raving 'everyone thinks I had Botox' after 'two weeks'

Wave goodbye to sagging skin, fine lines and wrinkles with this overnight cream that has shoppers saying their skin looks 'firmer and younger' in a matter of weeks

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3 w. ago Child Benefit: UK parents warned to act within days to beat HMRC 2025 deadline and avoid losing payments

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3 w. ago Wave goodbye to 'Wet Wipe Island': First mass removal from the River Thames is launched to clear London's 180

The underwater 'island', which is the size of two tennis courts and weighs the same as two double decker buses, is said to have harmed the wildlife and ecology of the river.

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