Anyone hear Andy Kershaw on the radio this morning? He was being interviewed by John Humphrys on the Today programme about the axing of Home Truths, saying that he thoroughly agreed with the decision, and that it should have died with John Peel. The succession of stand-ins, despite being excellent broadcasters, had exposed how rubbish the programme really was, and how it had only been held together by Peelie's brilliance. But Kershaw didn't stop there. Prompted by Humphrys, he rattled through a list of Radio 4 "dead wood", as he called it, that should also face the chop. Women's Hour, You and Yours, Call You and Yours, Moneybox, Moneybox Live and even PM (what? axe Eddie Mair? is he mad?). Kershaw for Radio 4 controller, anyone? No, maybe not....
Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
One app.
Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles. One news app.
Which Radio 4 programmes should be axed?
Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member?
Sign in here
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member?
Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member?
Sign in here
Our Picks