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UNCOVERED: Radio 4 - Caught on Camera

The Repair Shop star to visit Ambridge for 75th anniversary of The Archers

The metal expert will appear in the Radio 4 show.

Evening Standard

Omid Djalili says comedy is one of the last bastions of truth, amid rise of AI

The comedian described the world as feeling louder, angrier and stranger than ever.

Evening Standard

Radio 4's Amol Rajan says BBC will 'get smaller at an accelerating rate'

BBC presenter Amol Rajan has said the broadcaster is destined “get smaller at an accelerating rate” as he prepares to leave the Today programme…

The National (Scotland)

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Crybabies: The Scaring review – chills and laughs abound in twisty tale of demonic possession

This fantastic comic play from the Radio 4 trio unleashes a torrent of great gags and illusions

The Guardian - UK

Why UK radio listenership has climbed to a record high of 51 million

New stations drive surged in listeners

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day condemned as ‘historically ignorant’ by Professor Alice Roberts

Faith-based segment, which airs during the ‘Today’ programme, has attracted controversy in the past

The Independent UK

Edward Stourton obituary

Presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme whose sacking caused outrage among his loyal listeners

The Guardian - UK

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BBC broadcaster Edward Stourton dies aged 68

Corporation pays tribute to ‘outstanding’ journalist who presented shows including Today and One O’Clock News

The Guardian - UK

Edward Stourton death: Veteran BBC Radio 4 presenter dies aged 68

The broadcaster and journalist was best known for presenting a number of current affairs programmes including Today and World At One

Evening Standard

BBC Radio 4 presenter Edward Stourton dies aged 68

The broadcaster and journalist was best known for presenting a number of current affairs programmes including Today and World At One.

The Independent UK

Enyd Williams obituary

Director and producer of BBC radio dramas whose inspired casting of June Whitfield as Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple proved a hit with listeners

The Guardian - UK

Longest-serving Archers actor Patricia Greene dies aged 95

The 95-year-old had played Jill Archer since 1957.

Evening Standard

Reverend Richard Coles ‘annoyed’ over BBC decision that led to Radio 4 exit: ‘You have no control’

Coles hosted ‘Saturday Live’ for 12 years between 2011 an 2013, until production relocated to Cardiff

The Independent UK

‘Four white presenters feels retro’ – is the BBC Today programme doomed?

With bosses at the BBC prioritising social media platforms over radio, things feel apocalyptic at the broadcaster’s flagship news show – especially given the lack of diversity. Is this it?

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Age UK urges ‘leave no-one behind’ as BBC ends long-wave radio broadcasts

BBC Radio 4 had its long-wave service permanently switched off at 1am on Saturday.

The National (Scotland)

BBC shuts down Radio 4 along with long wave service after almost a century

THE BBC has shut down its long wave radio service after almost 100 years ...

Evening Standard

BBC ends its long wave radio broadcasts after almost a century

BBC Radio 4 had its long wave service permanently switched off at 1am on Saturday.

The Independent UK

BBC turns off iconic radio service after almost a century

The move happened at 1am on Saturday

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The Guardian - UK

Today programme suffers ‘body blow’ as BBC prioritises social and digital content

Staff at Radio 4 show, which has 5 million listeners, told making content for likes of TikTok will take precedence for correspondents

The Guardian - UK

Pointless words that litter our language are, like, so unnecessary

Letters: Readers reflect on Louis de Bernières’s dislike of imprecise and redundant speech

The Conversation

BBC to cut 550 jobs across news and radio – here’s what it means for audiences

The BBC has announced 550 job cuts as part of a plan to save £500 million. Coming in the middle of the process of renewing its royal charter, this adds to uncertainly over the BBC’s future in terms of its purpose, funding and place in an increasingly divided UK.

The Independent UK

David Morrissey condemns BBC cuts: ‘We should all be very concerned’

More than 1,800 will be lost as a result of cost-cutting measures announced this week

International Business Times UK

BBC Reveals 550 News Jobs and 700 Corporate Roles Will Be Axed as It Targets £500 Million in Savings

The BBC will cut 1,250 jobs, including 550 news roles, as part of a cost-saving plan aimed at delivering £500 million in annual savings.

Evening Standard

Nandy says she has concerns over BBC’s announcement of cuts to content division

The corporation previously announced plans to axe Radio 4’s The World Tonight programme after more than 50 years on air.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday news quiz: Channel skirmishes, stolen mopeds and drum disasters

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

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