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The Archers revisits first episode to celebrate 75th anniversary

Listeners will be able to hear The Archers’ very first episode brought back to life by the current cast as the original recording no longer survives.

Evening Standard · Jan 1

Misha Glenny to present BBC Radio 4 ‘institution’ In Our Time

Journalist, broadcaster and author, 67, will take over from Melvyn Bragg when series resumes next month

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025

Brian Hayes obituary

Pioneer of radio phone-ins who hosted a popular show on LBC in the 1970s and 80s, and won Sony awards for his work on BBC Radio 2 and Radio 5 Live

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025

Why the BBC’s Shipping Forecast still entrances people after 100 years

Like afternoon tea, red pillar boxes and bracing walks on crisp autumn days, there is something reassuringly British about the Shipping Forecast, broadcast twice a day on Radio 4, and three times at weekends.

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2025

Steve Coogan on the unusual Partridge viewer letter he keeps in his downstairs loo

BBC Radio 4 listeners had written to the station to say they were ‘appalled’ by Partridge’s on-air behaviour

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

Melvyn Bragg explains why he left Radio 4’s In Our TIme

IN FULL

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

Melvyn Bragg says he left Radio 4’s In Our Time before he was pushed

‘One way or another, we’ve all got to go sometime,’ presenter said

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

In Our Time: Who will replace Melvyn Bragg on the much-loved Radio 4 programme?

Presenter announced he’s stepping down as host of much-loved show after nearly three decades

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

‘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’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2025