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Amol Rajan to leave Today later this year
Amol Rajan will step down from Radio 4’s Today programme later in 2026...Publication date: 15.01.2026
The Archers turns 75 with Radio 4 celebrations
BBC Radio 4 is marking 75 years of The Archers with a full day of special programmes and drama centred on the long-running rural serial.Publication date: 01.01.2026
Misha Glenny to present In Our Time on BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 has confirmed that Misha Glenny will become the new presenter of In Our Time when the series returns on 15 January.Publication date: 03.12.2025
Austen powers BBC Radio 4’s December schedule
BBC Radio 4 and 4Extra will mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth this December with a major season of special programmes and new dramas celebrating her life and legacy.Publication date: 06.11.2025
Radio 4 launches new comedy shows with Omid Djalili and more
BBC Radio 4 has announced a major line-up of new comedy programmes, featuring Omid Djalili, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Slim, Alistair Green, Pierre Novellie and Ayoade Bamgboye.Publication date: 08.09.2025
Melvyn Bragg to step down from presenting Radio 4’s In Our Time
After more than 26 years and over 1,000 episodes, Melvyn Bragg has stepped down from presenting BBC Radio 4’s In Our Time.Publication date: 03.09.2025
Barn Theatre to premiere play about radio origins of The Archers
The Barn Theatre in Cirencester has confirmed the full cast for Haywire, a new play telling the story of how BBC radio created The Archers.Publication date: 21.08.2025
VJ Day 80th anniversary to be marked across the BBC including radio
The BBC will mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day with a range of programming including radio highlighting stories from the Far East during the Second World War.Publication date: 29.07.2025
BBC radio unveils full Glastonbury 2025 broadcast plans across networks
BBC radio will deliver extensive coverage of Glastonbury 2025 with live shows, exclusive interviews and music specials across Radio 6 Music, Radio 1, Radio 2, 1Xtra and Radio 4.Publication date: 03.06.2025
Matt Forde to launch political comedy series on BBC Radio 4
Matt Forde will host his first BBC Radio 4 series, The Matt Forde Focus Group, starting on Thursday 22 May at 6.Publication date: 02.05.2025