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Lydia Spencer-Elliott

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

Melvyn Bragg Radio 4
  • Veteran broadcaster Melvyn Bragg has announced his departure from Radio 4’s In Our Time programme after 26 years.
  • Bragg, 85, stated he chose to leave before being 'pushed,' describing his long tenure as a 'great privilege and a pleasure'.
  • He has fronted the show since its launch in 1998, guiding listeners through over a thousand episodes on various academic subjects.
  • Bragg expressed his hope that the programme served as a counterbalance to 'disastrous' anti-scientific conspiracy theories.
  • He is set to present a new series for the BBC in 2026, and Radio 4 will air memorable In Our Time episodes later this year to celebrate his contribution.

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

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